Meaning of the word cage in English

What does cage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cage

US /keɪdʒ/

UK /keɪdʒ/

a structure of bars or wires in which birds or other animals are confined

Example:

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The bird sang sweetly from its cage.

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They put the lion back in its cage.

Synonym:

enclosure pen coop aviary vivarium

the rib cage

Example:

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He felt a sharp pain in his rib cage.

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The doctor examined his chest cage.

to confine (an animal) in a cage

Example:

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They had to cage the wild animal for its own safety.

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The zookeepers carefully caged the new tiger.

Synonym:

confine imprison enclose trap contain

Related Word:

cage fighting