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Definition of cartridge
: a case or container that holds a substance, device, or material which is difficult, troublesome, or awkward to handle and that usually can be easily changed: such asa : a tube (as of metal) containing a complete charge for a firearm and usually an initiating device (such as a primer)b : a case containing an explosive charge for blastingc : an often cylindrical container for insertion into a larger mechanism or apparatusd : cassette 2e : a small case that contains a phonograph needle and transducer and is attached to a tonearmf : a removable case containing a magnetic tape or one or more disks and used as a computer storage mediumg : a case for holding printed circuit chips containing a computer program a video-game cartridge
From the M-W Editors
Examples of cartridge in a Sentence
The printer needs a new ink cartridge.
Recent Examples of cartridge from the Web
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Investigators collected 47 cartridge cases fired by this team, but only 26 projectiles hit Long.
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Take note: The cartridge that caused her death was sealed.
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The post published on Burger’s Instagram page to her more than 150,000 followers read: … an example of the cartridge/siphon from Chantilly that exploded and struck Rebecca’s chest, killing her.
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Take note: the cartridge that caused her death was sealed.
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The crime scene investigator said Tuesday that multiple rounds were fired from two M-16 assault rifles, including from inside the guard house where cartridges were later found.
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Items not eligible for shredding include cans, bottles, food wrappers, thick metal, copier/printer cartridges, corrugated cardboard and medical waste.
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The 7.62 designation describes in millimeters the caliber of the rifle's cartridges.
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Essentially, Lexmark was saying that its patent rights extended beyond the initial sale of the cartridge to cover future resales as well.
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Origin and Etymology of cartridge
alteration of earlier cartage, modification of Medieval French cartouche
CARTRIDGE Defined for English Language Learners
cartridge
playDefinition of cartridge for English Language Learners
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: a tube which you put into a gun and which contains a bullet and explosive material
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: a case or container that you put into a machine to make it work
CARTRIDGE Defined for Kids
cartridge
playDefinition of cartridge for Students
1 : a case or shell containing gunpowder and shot or a bullet for use in a firearm
2 : a container that is inserted into a machine to make it work an ink cartridge
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