1 a case containing a charge of propelling explosive for firearms or blasting, with a bullet or shot if for small arms.
2 a spool of film, magnetic tape, etc., in a sealed container ready for insertion.
3 a component carrying the stylus on the pick-up head of a record-player.
4 an ink-container for insertion in a pen.
Phrases and idioms:
cartridge-belt a belt with pockets or loops for cartridges (in sense 1). cartridge paper thick rough paper used for cartridges, for drawing, and for strong envelopes.
Etymology: corrupt. of CARTOUCHE (but recorded earlier)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.