cage

/kˈe‍ɪd‍ʒ/

/ˈkeɪdʒ/

Cage

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

synonyms : coop

something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement

the net that is the goal in ice hockey

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

United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992)

synonyms : John Cage

to cage

MAIN VERB

confine in a cage

synonyms : cage in

Examples

1. The children built a cozy nest for their hamster in its cage.

2. Animal Equality's strategic priorities are caged hens.

3. Cage has his SAG card already.

4. Cage, meanwhile, had his own reaction to the image.