Cagework

/ˈkeɪdʒwɜːrk/ noun

Definition

A structure made of bars or wire arranged in a cage-like pattern, or the craft of making such structures.

Etymology

From 'cage' + 'work', combining a container with interlaced bars and the concept of labor or construction.

Kelly Says

Cagework appears in everything from bird aviaries to cooling systems—it's an ancient structural principle that's still one of the most efficient ways to create a strong, open framework.

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