Reference meaning

cage

noun·Reference

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an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

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Other meanings

2. noun

something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement

3. noun

United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992)

4. noun

the net that is the goal in ice hockey

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