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cartridge

car·tridge [ krtrij ] (plural car·tridg·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. casing of bullet: a cylindrical case holding an explosive charge and a bullet or shot, which is put into a gun

2. container with high explosives: a container used in blasting that contains high explosives

3. container for liquid or powder: a container for liquid or powder that is loaded into a device, e.g. a removable ink container for a pen or printer
toner cartridges

4. case for loading something into machine: a sealed plastic case containing something such as photographic film, a cassette, or a set of computer disks that can be loaded into an appropriate device

5. part of hi-fi tone arm: the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle

[Late 16th century. Anglicization of French cartouche (see cartouche)]
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