Definition of 'cage'

Noun

1. an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
      Synonyms: coop
2. something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement
3. United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992)
      Synonyms: John Cage John Milton Cage Jr.
4. the net that is the goal in ice hockey
5. a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice
      Synonyms: batting cage

Verb

1. confine in a cage; "The animal was caged"
      Synonyms: cage in

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