cage
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1.0
- noun
- /keɪdʒ/
- The camel was kept in a cage at the zoo to ensure the safety of the visitors.
- bird cage
- home cage
- animal cage
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- Like, it's this giant cage that's designed to mimic the wild.
- And he comes in and all the dogs run into the corner of their cage and and Yelp.
- It's a little carrying cage carrying bumper.
- OK, so these are the hanging bird cage planters.
- They put little kids in cages and burn them alive.
- So they wanted me to sit in the cage again.
- Like literally it's like the back is like this cage kind of thing.
- And next thing I know, I'm getting this entire bird cage removed off my leg.
Examples
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The bird is safely resting in its cage to protect it from predators.
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The camel was kept in a cage at the zoo.
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But outside there was this cage that was always going to be there.
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You may let the dogs out of the cage.
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The tiger is in the cage.
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So Poppy's really keen to get inside the cage and get those treats.
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Hundreds of mice squeal in their cages, upset by the invasion of men and light.
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At the zoo, the tiger paced back and forth in its cage.
Synonyms
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3.5
An area surrounded by a fence, wall, or natural feature
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1.6
A small building where people keep chickens or other birds
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1.3
A small building where people keep chickens
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6.0
A large building or cage where people keep many birds
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1.0
A cage for keeping a pet bird
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2.2
A small cage with a wire front for keeping rabbits outside
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5.0
A round wheel that small pets run in to get exercise
An enclosed platform that moves people and supplies up and down a mine shaft
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
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7.8
To do or say something on purpose to upset someone and see their reaction
Compounds
- Informal
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9.0
A situation where people keep moving or working but make no real progress
A short time of very strong enthusiasm after a big personal change that makes people act overly excited or extreme
- Specialized
An enclosed platform that moves people and supplies up and down a mine shaft
- Specialized
An electric motor with a round metal turning part shaped like a cage
How Enclosed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cage comes from an old Latin word cavea meaning 'hollow' or 'enclosure', like a cave is a hollow place, so a cage is a hollow box of bars or wire that keeps animals inside.