cage
//keɪdʒ//
Noun
cageSingular
cagesPlural
1
A structure of bars or wires in which animals or birds are confined.
The bird sang beautifully in its cage.
2
A barred or mesh enclosure used to confine or protect something.
The bird sat quietly in its cage.
3
A framework or structure that resembles a cage in form or function.
The elevator cage slowly descended to the ground floor.
Verb
1
To confine or enclose in or as if in a cage.
The zookeeper caged the injured bird until it recovered.