cage meaning and definition

CAGE noun

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

CAGE verb

Definition of cage (verb)

1. confine in a cage
   • "The animal was caged"
   • synonyms: cage in