Squirrel Cage

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɜrəl keɪdʒ/

Definitions of squirrel cage

noun a cylindrical wire mesh or metal enclosure used to house small animals such as squirrels or hamsters

Example Sentences

A1 The squirrel cage was empty because the squirrel had gone out to find food.

A2 I saw a squirrel cage in the park where squirrels can play and exercise.

B1 The mechanic explained how the squirrel cage fan works to circulate air in the building.

B2 The scientist conducted experiments using a squirrel cage to study the behavior of rodents.

C1 The antique squirrel cage in the museum was intricately designed and well-preserved.

C2 The engineer proposed a new design for the squirrel cage induction motor to improve efficiency.

Examples of squirrel cage in a Sentence

formal The squirrel cage induction motor is widely used in industrial applications.

informal I saw a squirrel running on a squirrel cage wheel at the park.

slang I can't believe he's still stuck in that squirrel cage job.

figurative Her mind felt like a squirrel cage, constantly spinning with thoughts and worries.

Grammatical Forms of squirrel cage

• past tense: squirrel caged
• plural: squirrel cages
• comparative: more squirrel cage
• superlative: most squirrel cage
• present tense: squirrel cages
• future tense: will squirrel cage
• perfect tense: have squirrel caged
• continuous tense: is squirrel caging
• singular: squirrel cage
• positive degree: squirrel cage
• infinitive: to squirrel cage
• gerund: squirrel caging
• participle: squirrel caged

Origin and Evolution of squirrel cage

First Known Use: 1835 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'squirrel cage' originated from the resemblance of the rotating cage in a squirrel cage fan to a squirrel's exercise wheel.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the design of a fan, the term 'squirrel cage' has evolved to also refer to certain types of electrical motors and other rotating devices with a similar cage-like structure.