Cage
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British pronunciation/kˈe‍ɪd‍ʒ/
American pronunciation/ˈkeɪdʒ/

Definition & Meaning of "cage"

Cage
01

a framework made of metal bars or wires in which animals or birds can be kept

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The parrot happily chirped inside its spacious cage, enjoying the view from the window.
The zookeeper carefully cleaned the lion ’s cage while the animal was in a separate enclosure.
She bought a new cage for her hamster, complete with tunnels and a wheel for exercise.
02

something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement

03

the net that is the goal in ice hockey

04

a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice

to cage
01

to confine something, typically an animal, within a restricted space

Transitive: to cage an animal
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The zookeepers caged the newly arrived lion in a secure enclosure.
He decided to cage the injured bird to protect it while it recovered.
As a safety measure, the pet owner caged the rabbit when guests were around.
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