1. resembling or having the structure or appearance of a cage; enclosed or confined in a manner similar to a cage

Examples

• The cagelike structure of the building's steel framework was visible during construction.
• She felt trapped in the cagelike apartment with its small windows and narrow hallways.
• The cagelike design of the bird sanctuary allowed visitors to observe the animals while keeping them safely contained.
• He described the prison cell as cagelike, with bars on every side.
• The cagelike mesh fence surrounded the tennis court.
• The old elevator had a cagelike gate that rattled when it moved.