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Definition of cagelike

cagelike

/ˈkeɪdʒ.laɪk/
cage · like
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• adjective

1

Resembling a cage in physical structure, typically having an open framework of bars, wires, or slats.

Example

"The antique elevator had a cagelike enclosure made of ornate wrought iron."

2

Cramped, restrictive, or confining in a way that evokes a sense of imprisonment.

Example

"After working for years in a tiny, cagelike cubicle, she was thrilled to move into an office with windows."

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• Rhymes for cagelike

• Nearby Words

caftan
cagayan
cage
cagelike
cagey
cageyness
cagily

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cagelike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cagelike
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