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单词 cartridge
释义

cartridge

noun

car·​tridge ˈkär-trij How to pronounce cartridge (audio)
 dialectal  ˈka-trij
: a case or container that holds a substance, device, or material which is difficult, troublesome, or awkward to handle and that usually can be easily changed: such as
a
: a tube (as of metal) containing a complete charge for a firearm and usually an initiating device (such as a primer)
b
: a case containing an explosive charge for blasting
c
: an often cylindrical container for insertion into a larger mechanism or apparatus
d
: cassette sense 2
e
: a small case that contains a phonograph needle and transducer and is attached to a tonearm
f
: a removable case containing a magnetic tape or one or more disks and used as a computer storage medium
g
: a case for holding printed circuit chips containing a computer program
a video-game cartridge

Example Sentences

The printer needs a new ink cartridge.
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Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier cartage, modification of Middle French cartouche

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cartridge

noun

car·​tridge ˈkär-trij How to pronounce cartridge (audio)
1
: a case or shell containing gunpowder and shot or a bullet for use in a firearm
2
: a container that is inserted into a machine to make it work
an ink cartridge

cartridge

noun

1
as in ammunition

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ammunition
  • load
  • shell
  • cap
  • missile
  • slug
  • projectile
  • pop
  • round
  • pellet
  • bullet
  • gunshot
  • shot
  • lead
  • dumdum
  • ball
  • cannonball
  • charge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • blank
2
as in kit

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • kit
  • keg
  • pail
  • bottle
  • jug
  • pitcher
  • tub
  • receptacle
  • kettle
  • jar
  • bowl
  • basin
  • bin
  • container
  • bucket
  • box
  • vat
  • pot
  • trunk
  • carton
  • basket
  • pack
  • caddy
  • crate
  • holder
  • bag
  • casket
  • locker
  • pocket
  • can
  • vessel
  • sack
  • hamper
  • case
  • cooler
  • carrier
  • warmer
  • handbasket
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