Cage (enclosure)

Cage (enclosure)

A cage is an enclosure made of mesh, bars or wires, used to confine, contain or protect something or someone. A cage is traditionally use to confine animals as pets, as meat, or in zoos.

See also

* Hutch (animal cage)
* Birdcage
* Cat enclosure
* Cage (BDSM)
* Gibbet


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