cage

Definitions of cage
  1. noun
    an enclosure for confining livestock
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    types:
    porcherie
    a pen for swine
    type of:
    enceinte, enclos
    a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
  2. noun
    a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
    synonyms: bâti
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    types:
    coffret, meuble
    housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
    boîte, carapace, coque, enveloppe, gousse, écale
    the housing or outer covering of something
    boîte de vitesses
    the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed
    type of:
    abri, protection
    a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
  3. noun
    an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
    synonyms: pension pour animaux domestiques
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    types:
    volière
    a cage in which a bird can be kept
    clapier
    a cage (usually made of wood and wire mesh) for small animals
    clapier
    a hutch for rabbits
    type of:
    enceinte, enclos
    a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
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