Also called cartouche. a cylindrical case of pasteboard, metal, or the like, for holding a complete charge of powder, and often also the bullet or the shot for a rifle, machine gun, or other small arm.

a case containing any explosive charge, as for blasting.

any small container for powder, liquid, or gas, made for ready insertion into some device or mechanism

an ink cartridge for a pen.

Also called magazine. Photography . a lightproof metal or plastic container for a roll of film, usually containing both the supply and take-up spools, as well as a pressure plate, for rapid loading without the necessity of threading the film.

Audio . pickup ( def. 8 ) .

a flat, compact container enclosing an endless loop of audiotape, operated by inserting into a slot in a player.

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blank , bullet , capsule , case , cassette , cylinder , shell , tube