ˈkɑ:trɪdʒ n. 1 a case containing a
charge of propelling
explosive for firearms or blasting,
with a
bullet or shot if for
small arms. 2 a
spool of
film,
magnetic tape,
etc., in a sealed
container ready for
insertion. 3 a
component carrying
the stylus on the pick-up
head of a record-player. 4 an ink-container for insertion in a
pen. øcartridge-belt a
belt with pockets or loops for cartridges (in
sense 1). cartridge
paper thick rough paper used for cartridges, for
drawing,
and for
strong envelopes. [corrupt. of
CARTOUCHE (but recorded earlier)]