ˈ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷)ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: squirrel cage
1. : consisting of or equipped with an induction motor squirrel cage
squirrel-cage rotor
squirrel-cage motor
2. : endlessly and ploddingly repetitive : constantly returning upon itself in the manner of a treadmill
most of the talk and writing on human nature represents only squirrel-cage thinking — C.D.Dam