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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCartridge
/ˈkɑːr.trɪdʒ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A container holding a supply of something, typically used in firearms or printers.
"He replaced the ink cartridge in the printer to continue printing his documents." - 2
A cylindrical container that holds a charge of explosive material, used in firearms.
"The soldier loaded a cartridge into his rifle before heading into the field."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'cartridge' originates from the Middle French term 'cartouche', which referred to a small container or case. It evolved in the 17th century to denote a case for holding ammunition, and later expanded to include various types of containers in modern usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cartridge" is said worldwide
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cartouche
Transliteration: kar-toosh
"Il a remplacé la cartouche d'encre dans l'imprimante."
Patrone
Transliteration: pa-tro-ne
"Er hat die Patrone in den Drucker gewechselt."
cartuccia
Transliteration: kar-tut-cha
"Ha sostituito la cartuccia dell'inchiostro nella stampante."
cartucho
Transliteration: kar-tuch-o
"Cambié el cartucho de tinta en la impresora."
cartucho
Transliteration: kar-tush-o
"Substituí o cartucho de tinta na impressora."
कार्ट्रिज
Transliteration: kaartrij
"उसने प्रिंटर में कार्ट्रिज बदल दी।"
墨盒
Transliteration: mò hé
"他更换了打印机的墨盒。"
카트리지
Transliteration: ka-teu-ri-ji
"프린터의 카트리지를 교체했습니다."
カートリッジ
Transliteration: ka-to-ri-jji
"プリンターのカートリッジを交換しました。"
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