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cages

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkeɪdʒɪz// UK //kˈeɪdʒɪz// cages

n. a strong box or structure made of bars or wire, used to keep animals inside or protect them from danger.

n. an enclosure consisting of a framework of bars or wire mesh, designed to confine animals or secure objects.


SIMPLE

The lion sleeps in its large cages at the zoo.

CONTEXTUAL

The zookeeper checked the cages to ensure all the locks were secure before opening the gates.

COMPLEX

The artist's installation featured suspended cages filled with floating feathers, creating a surreal contrast between confinement and weightlessness.

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