safety cage

Guard around machinery

A safety cage is a reinforced metal framework designed to protect occupants during a crash or rollover.

In vehicles, it's the rigid passenger compartment structure that maintains its shape under impact: The safety cage kept the driver alive despite the severe collision.

Roll cages in race cars serve the same function.

Industrial machinery may have safety cages to protect workers from moving parts.

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