squirrel cage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A circular cage for a squirrel or other small animal, which rotates vertically as the animal runs at the bottom.
  2. A tedious, repetitive, unfulfilling activity or situation, especially one in which no progress is achieved.
  3. Any other device, such as a fan or rotor, that resembles a squirrel cage in form.

Word forms

squirrel cage squirrel cages squirrel's cage

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