cartridge

/ˈkɑrtrɪdʒ/

/ˈkɑtrɪdʒ/

Other forms: cartridges

Definitions of cartridge

1. noun

   a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment
   “he loaded a cartridge of fresh tape into the tape deck”

   types:

   ink cartridge

   a cartridge that contains ink and can be replaced

   tape cartridge

   a cartridge containing magnetic tape; for use with audio or video recorders or computer systems

   type of:

   module

   a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components
2. noun

   ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
   types:

   ball cartridge

   a general purpose cartridge having a primer and a ball and a full charge of powder

   blank, blank shell, dummy

   a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet

   cartouch, cartouche

   a cartridge (usually with paper casing)

   type of:

   ammo, ammunition

   projectiles to be fired from a gun
3. noun

   a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required
   synonyms: magazine

   type of:

   supply chamber

   a mechanical device for holding something and supplying it as needed
4. noun

   an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable
   synonyms: pickup

   types:

   crystal pickup

   a cartridge in which an output voltage is produced by the vibration of a piezoelectric crystal

   type of:

   electro-acoustic transducer

   a transducer that converts electrical to acoustic energy or vice versa