Caging

/ˈkeɪdʒɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of confining or trapping something in a cage, or confining in general.

Etymology

From 'cage' (verb) + '-ing' (present participle suffix), referring to the action of putting something into a cage.

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Caging animals in zoos sparked modern animal welfare movements—the sight of pacing, confined animals eventually led scientists to realize that confinement causes genuine psychological distress.

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