The Definition That Used In Cabling

Sheath - The material, usually an extruded plastic or elastomer, applied outermost to a wire or cable. Very often referred to as a jacket, or an impervious metal covering usually lead.

Strand One of the wires of any stranded conductor.

 Armor Mechanical protection usually accomplished by a metallic layer of tape, braid or served wires. Normally found only over the outer sheath. Cable Core A cable core is the portion of an insulated cable lying under the protective covering or coverings.

Mechanical protection
Cables exposed to risk of mechanical damage are to be protected by metal casing, profiles or grids or enclosed in metal pipes or conduits, unless the cable covering (e.g. armor or sheath) provides adequate mechanical protection. In situations where there would be an exceptional risk of mechanical damage, e.g. in holds, storage spaces, cargo spaces, etc., cables are to be protected by metal casing, trunkings or conduits, even when armored, if the ship's structure or attached parts do not afford sufficient protection for the cables.