What does CAGES mean?

Word: cages 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: Plural form of cage, a structure made of bars or wires, used for confining birds or animals.
• Verb: Third person singular present tense of cage, to confine or imprison someone or something in a cage or enclosed space.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
• UK: /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "cages" originated from the Middle English word "cage" which means "a birdcage". It has been in use since the 13th century. The word is commonly used in the context of animal welfare, where cages are used to confine animals in zoos or laboratories. It is also used in the context of sports, such as basketball, where a basket is referred to as a "cage".

5. Synonyms:

• Enclosure
• Pen
• Trap
• Prison
• Cell

6. Related Words:

• Clasp
• Crave
• Crude
• Curse
• Chase

7. Example Sentences:

• The zookeeper cleaned the cages every morning.
• The animal rights activists protested against the use of cages in laboratories.
• The basketball player scored a three-pointer from outside the cage.
• The farmer caged the chickens to protect them from predators.