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- [kahr-trij]
- /ˈkɑr trɪdʒ/
- /ˈkɑː.trɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahr-trij]
- /ˈkɑr trɪdʒ/
Definitions of cartridge word
- countable noun cartridge A cartridge is a metal or cardboard tube containing a bullet and an explosive substance. Cartridges are used in guns. 3
- countable noun cartridge A cartridge is part of a machine or device that can be easily removed and replaced when it is worn out or empty. 3
- noun cartridge a cylindrical, usually metal casing containing an explosive charge and often a bullet, for a rifle or other small arms 3
- noun cartridge a case for an explosive, such as a blasting charge 3
- noun cartridge an electromechanical transducer in the pick-up of a record player, usually either containing a piezoelectric crystal (crystal cartridge) or an electromagnet (magnetic cartridge) 3
- noun cartridge a container for magnetic tape that is inserted into a tape deck in audio or video systems. It is about four times the size of a cassette 3
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Origin of cartridge
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; earlier cartage, cartrage, alteration of cartouche
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Parts of speech for Cartridge
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cartridge popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cartridge usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cartridge
noun cartridge
- cylinder — A cylinder is an object with flat circular ends and long straight sides.
- cassette — A cassette is a small, flat, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape which is used for recording and playing back sound or film.
- tube — a hollow, usually cylindrical body of metal, glass, rubber, or other material, used especially for conveying or containing liquids or gases.
- bullet — A bullet is a small piece of metal with a pointed or rounded end, which is fired out of a gun.
- case — A particular case is a particular situation or incident, especially one that you are using as an individual example or instance of something.
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