cope cage

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Meaning · English

An improvised kit of slat armor, consisting of a cage-like defensive structure placed upon an armoured vehicle as protection against explosive devices or loitering munitions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bộ giáp gỗ tự chế, gồm cấu trúc phòng thủ giống lồng đặt lên xe bọc thép để bảo vệ chống lại thiết bị nổ hoặc vũ khí chờ đợi

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⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The nickname is “the cope cage,” to allow the crew to cope with the Javelins. And they’re about as effective as wearing a cloth mask to stop the spread of COVID.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cope cage” mean?

An improvised kit of slat armor, consisting of a cage-like defensive structure placed upon an armoured vehicle as protection against explosive devices or loitering munitions.

Is “cope cage” formal or informal?

cope cage is generally derogatory, slang.

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