Cartridge Definition

cartridge
noun
  1. ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
  2. a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required
  3. a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment; "he loaded a cartridge of fresh tape into the tape deck"
  4. an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable

"Cartridge" in song lyrics

See how cartridge is used in real songs:

  • "Grab the llama, load the cartridge"
    DJ KaySlay f/ Diplomats, Twista — Get Retarded
  • "Load the hammers, load the cartridge"
    DJ KaySlay f/ Diplomats, Twista — Get Retarded
  • "Cover my organs, Calico with the cartridge"
    Freeway f/ Scarface — Baby Don't Do It

Usage tips for "cartridge"

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