Cartridge Holder (Noun)
Meaning
A metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The gun's magazine is actually a detachable cartridge holder that can be reloaded or replaced with a new one.
- To load the rifle, first remove the empty cartridge holder from the receiver and insert a full one.
- A spent cartridge holder is ejected from the automatic gun with each shot, replaced by a new one from the ammunition belt.
- After each shot, the automatic pistol ejects the cartridge holder, loading a new one into the firing position.
- To load the automatic shotgun, first locate the cartridge holder on the receiver and pull it downwards.