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squirrel cage

 

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Noun squirrel cage has 1 sense
  1. squirrel cage - cage with a cylindrical framework that rotates as a small animal runs inside it
    --1 is a kind of
    cage, coop

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Squirrel Cage

Noun

1. A rotating component found in certain electrical devices, such as electric motors and generators, which consists of bars or conductive loops that are connected by shorting rings. It resembles a squirrel cage in appearance.

Example sentence: The squirrel cage in the electric motor allows for the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Related products: Electric Motors

Noun

2. A type of exercise wheel or apparatus designed for small animals, particularly rodents, to enable them to run in place inside their cages for physical activity.

Example sentence: The pet store provided a squirrel cage for the hamster to stay active and entertained.

Related products: Hamster Exercise Wheels

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