cartridge

noun

Definition of cartridgenext
1
as in ammunition

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2
as in kit

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Recent Examples of cartridge These two things are related in possibly smaller cartridge choice than the old rule of thumb or the old idea of what a bear-defense firearm should be. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Officers located a firearm and several cartridge casings and saw vehicles and structures that had been struck, court documents say. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026 The straight tonearm ending in a (swappable) moving magnet phono cartridge points downward, and mechanical controls to the side are pushed, turned and clicked for playback. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 The pool is also compatible with standard filtration systems, including sand and cartridge filters, so setting it up is simple and doesn’t require specialty parts or professional help. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cartridge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cartridge
  1. ammunition
  2. kit
  3. load
  4. keg
  5. shell
  6. bottle
  7. missile
  8. pail
Noun
  • Relations and exchange programs between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing in recent years, with North Korea supplying ammunitions and troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The franchise’s resolve has been little comfort to many fans who feel this latest indignity is just another chapter in the book of Clippers, and more ammunition for their friends and rivals.
    — Law Murray, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of ammunition
Noun
  • For families Children are gifted an age-appropriate amenity kit with the likes of a bucket sunhat, teddy, daypack, and personalised Indian tent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Flagship Suites come with amenity kits, bedding pajamas, noise-canceling headphones, a wireless charging pad and privacy doors.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of kit
Noun
  • The team stopped at 800 N because increasing the load further would require additional protective equipment, with a separate destructive limit test planned.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Motion Applied brings experience from motorsport, where power electronics face rapid load changes and intense operating conditions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • Where else, after all, but at one’s alma mater can a 40-year-old do a keg stand to rousing applause?
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Frequently Asked Questions A full keg contains 165 12-ounce beers.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of keg
Noun
  • Take cues from Celine and Dries Van Noten and look for long pendants featuring a constellation of medallions, letters, shells, horns, the like.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The computers themselves look little like a consumer desktop; for better cooling they’re not covered by a shell, so server rooms are all exposed green switches and flashing blue lights.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of shell
Noun
  • The travel bag has a roomy interior department designed to keep bottles upright to prevent spills on the go.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Detectives later linked Scott to the crime scene through DNA recovered from an iced tea bottle and a cigarette butt.
    — Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Kuwait's army said its air defence systems were targeting hostile missile and drone attacks.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In the scenario, critical infrastructure in the central Finnish city of Kuopio, including power and water, has been disrupted by cyberattacks and there’s the threat of missile strikes from Finland’s neighbor, Russia.
    — Emma Burrows, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of missile
Noun
  • However, a pail of bloody fabric was discovered in the basement.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • At Bolsa Chica State Beach, swimmers suffering stings to the sides of their feet and toes sat in a circle refilling their pails with hot water from a hose.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
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