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 However, prosecutors later said the cartridge is the second-most popular rifle round in the country and SLED had entered more than 700 cases involving the weapon into its database since 2021, the defense wrote. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Remove any of the grips, and there’s a spot for a game cartridge. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 Edina Police Chief Todd Milburn said police recovered 55 spent cartridge casings from the scene. — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 But picking the best deer hunting cartridge also comes down to taste. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 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
  • Ukraine’s general staff said Monday that Russia’s military had bolstered its drone defenses and replenished ammunition supplies in the area during the ceasefire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • During the search, officers allegedly found an AK-47 rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun, over 350 rounds of ammunition and 40 bags of fentanyl, police said.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of ammunition
Noun
  • Mortars take flight The conversion kit allows conventional mortar rounds to be deployed from unmanned aerial systems (UAS), potentially expanding the range of weapons available to drone operators.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For families Guests of all ages are welcome at The Shinmonzen, with a raft of amenities available for both children and babies, from baby cots, sterilizers, and strollers to kids’ seasonal welcome kits, pajamas, menus, games, books, and toys.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of kit
Noun
  • The successful campaign allowed engineers to assess how the magnet deforms under electromagnetic loads and compare its behavior with structural models.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Rubber gaskets and seals help prevent leaks, especially in front-load models.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • Keeping fermentation, cooling and dispensing in the same keg removes the need to transfer a finished batch to a separate serving setup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Most of the time those meetings occur in the garage where the keg fridge is.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of keg
Noun
  • The politician chose to wear a long, dangly pair of dentalium shell earrings, paired with a burgundy suit.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Hero Devices is also keen to point out that this is a full, licensed copy of Windows 11, not an emulator or a streaming shell.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of shell
Noun
  • Common areas also include a lively lobby bar and cigar room for pours and puffs, respectively, as well as an impressive wine list with bottles sourced from all over the world.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Make sure to cook until nicely golden brown and to pick up a bottle of Buttermilk Ranch (near the bagged salads) to accompany.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Drones, missiles and other relatively inexpensive weapons are adding new demands to shipboard defenses.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In the northeastern region of Kharkiv, a Russian missile and drone attack wounded at least 62 people, local authorities said.
    — Derek Gatopoulos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of missile
Noun
  • Consider topping it off with a distinctive head, such as a pillowcase, a burlap sack, or even an upturned pail.
    — Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The Golden Arches introduced the first collectible pails back in 1986.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pail

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