A cage is a box made of bars or wires. It is used to keep animals safe inside. You can see cages in zoos or at home for pets.
The bird is inside the cage.
Monkeys live in a big cage at the zoo.
In machines, a cage is a metal frame to protect parts or people. It stops things from touching moving parts and causing injury or damage.
The machine has a metal cage around it.
The fan's cage keeps your fingers safe.
To cage means to put an animal or person inside a cage to keep them there. It can be used for animals or people to stop them escaping.
They cage the birds at night.
The thief was caged by the police.
In engineering, a cage is a special frame that holds small balls in a ball bearing. It helps the balls move smoothly and stop them from touching.
The cage keeps the balls in place.
Bearings use a cage to prevent friction.
Sometimes, cage means a situation that feels like being locked or trapped. People use it to talk about feeling stuck or limited.
He felt trapped in a cage of problems.
Her job was like a cage for her.
In medicine, a cage can be a metal frame used to support bones or body parts during healing. It helps keep bones in the right place.
A metal cage supports the broken bone.
The surgeon placed a cage to help healing.
In some sports, a cage is a metal frame around the goal. It helps keep the net in place and protects players.
The hockey puck hit the cage and bounced out.
The goalie stood by the cage all game.
A cage can be a small metal or plastic frame attached to bicycles or vehicles. It holds items like water bottles or tools during travel.
He put the water bottle in the cage on his bike.
The bike bottle cage holds the drink tightly.
