cage/caging

cage/caging
Mechanically locking the gimbals of a gyroscope so that it will not be damaged by rough handling or radical maneuvers. A caging button or knob is provided on some gyro instruments to prevent damage to them. It is also used when a gyro has tumbled and needs to be re-erected.

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  • cage — [kāj] n. [ME & OFr < L cavea, hollow place, cage < cavus, hollow: see CAVE] 1. a box or enclosed structure made of wires, bars, etc., for confining birds or animals 2. a fenced in area as for confining prisoners of war 3. any openwork… …   English World dictionary

  • Cage — (k[=a]j), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Caged} (k[=a]jd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Caging}.] To confine in, or as in, a cage; to shut up or confine. Caged and starved to death. Cowper. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • cage — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin cavea cavity, cage, from cavus hollow more at cave Date: 13th century 1. a box or enclosure having some openwork for confining or carrying animals (as birds) 2. a. a barred cell for …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • cage — {{11}}cage (n.) early 13c., from O.Fr. cage cage, prison, retreat, hideout (12c.), from L. cavea hollow place, enclosure for animals, coop, hive, stall, dungeon, spectators seats in the theater (Cf. It. gabbia basket for fowls, coop; see CAVE (Cf …   Etymology dictionary

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  • cage — /keɪdʒ / (say kayj) noun 1. a box shaped receptacle or enclosure for confining birds or other animals, made with openwork of wires, bars, etc. 2. anything that confines or imprisons; prison. 3. something like a cage in structure or purpose. 4.… …  

  • caging — keɪdÊ’ n. barred enclosure; prison; elevator v. enclose in a cage; place in a cage …   English contemporary dictionary

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