Cartridge (Noun)
Meaning 1
A light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The camera's cartridge was loaded with a new roll of film, ready for the photographer to start shooting.
- She carefully removed the empty cartridge from the camera and replaced it with a full one.
- The 35mm film cartridge was a standard size for many cameras, making it easy to find replacements.
- After exposing the entire roll, he removed the cartridge from the camera and took it to be developed.
- The camera's cartridge was designed to be reusable, making it a more environmentally friendly option for photographers.
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Meaning 2
Ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rifle fired a single cartridge that struck the target with precision.
- She carefully loaded the handgun with a new cartridge before holstering it.
- The box of cartridges was labeled as 9mm and had 20 rounds inside.
- He ejected the spent cartridge from the rifle and chambered a new one.
- The police officer found a cartridge casing on the ground near the crime scene.
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Meaning 3
A module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment; "he loaded a cartridge of fresh tape into the tape deck".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 4
An electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The stylus was housed in a removable cartridge that allowed users to easily swap it out when it wore down.
- To improve sound quality, audiophiles often upgrade their record player's cartridge to a high-end model.
- When cleaning the record player, make sure to gently dust the cartridge to prevent damaging the needle.
- After a few years of use, the cartridge began to degrade and the sound quality noticeably suffered.
- She replaced the worn-out cartridge on her vintage record player with a new one to bring out the best in her vinyl collection.