encage Synonyms

encage Meaning

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encage (v. t.)

To confine in a cage; to coop up.

encage Sentence Examples

  1. The zookeeper carefully encaged the newly arrived lion cub for its safety and the well-being of the other animals.
  2. The escaped bird frantically fluttered its wings against the bars of its encagement, longing for freedom.
  3. The delicate butterfly was gently encased in a glass jar for observation and study, its beauty preserved for generations.
  4. The ancient artifact was encaged in a protective case to shield it from the elements and avoid damage.
  5. The rare orchid was carefully encaged in a greenhouse, providing it with the ideal climate and conditions for growth.
  6. The volatile chemical compound was securely encaged in a specialized container to prevent leakage and ensure safety.
  7. The highly contagious disease was encaged within a quarantine zone to limit its spread and protect the surrounding population.
  8. The precious jewel was encased in an intricate locket, its brilliance sparkling against the gold.
  9. The secret document was encaged in a coded message, concealing its contents from unauthorized eyes.
  10. The skilled magician encaged a volunteer in a transparent box, mystifying the audience with an illusion of confinement.

FAQs About the word encage

To confine in a cage; to coop up.

encase, inclose, include, enclose, confine, cage,house, surround, envelop, hem (in)

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The zookeeper carefully encaged the newly arrived lion cub for its safety and the well-being of the other animals.

The escaped bird frantically fluttered its wings against the bars of its encagement, longing for freedom.

The delicate butterfly was gently encased in a glass jar for observation and study, its beauty preserved for generations.

The ancient artifact was encaged in a protective case to shield it from the elements and avoid damage.