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cartridge

4 definitions • 2 examples
1
a small part with a particular purpose that can be easily replaced with another similar part, used in a larger piece of equipment :

Examples:

an ink/printer cartridge
2
a small tube containing an explosive substance and a bullet for use in a gun
3
a container that is used in a larger piece of equipment, and which can be replaced with another similar part:

Examples:

a video game cartridge
4
A cartridge is also a tube containing an explosive substance and often a bullet for use in a gun.

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