cage

Universal Words noun, verb noun a structure made of metal bars or wire in which animals or birds are kept: a birdcage * I don't like seeing animals in cages. seealsoRIBCAGE IDIOMS see RATTLEv. verb ~ sth (up) [VN] [usuallypassive] to put or keep an animal in a cage: The dogs are caged (up) at night. caged adjective: He paced the room like a caged animal.