cartridge


Definition: Meaning of, cartridge in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɑːtrɪdʒ /

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cartridge cartridges
[countable]
  1. a small container or piece of equipment that you put inside something to make it work
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  2. a tube containing explosive powder and a bullet that you put in a gun [=  shell]
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cartridge used in phrases

  • ball cartridge (noun)
    1. a general purpose cartridge having a primer and a ball and a full charge of powder
  • cartridge belt (noun)
    1. a broad belt with loops or pockets for holding ammunition
  • cartridge brass (noun)
    1. containing about 30% zinc an alloy of copper and zinc that is wrought into cartridges or tubing
  • cartridge clip (noun)
    1. a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
  • cartridge ejector (noun)
    1. a mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing
  • cartridge extractor (noun)
    1. a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector
  • cartridge font (noun)
    1. computing any font that is contained in a cartridge that can be plugged into a computer printer
  • cartridge fuse (noun)
    1. a fuse cased in a tube
  • cartridge holder (noun)
    1. a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
  • cartridge paper (noun)
    1. British English thick strong paper used for drawing on
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