Definition of: cartridge

(kär′trij) noun
1. An explosive charge for a pistol, rifle, machine gun, or other small arm, consisting of primer, gunpowder, cardboard or metal case, and projectile or projectiles.
2. Phot. A roll of protected sensitized films.
—blank cartridge A cartridge containing powder but no projectile. [Alter. of CARTOUCHE]
CARTRIDGE
A. Shotgun shell.
a. Powder. b., b. Wads. c. Shot.
B. Section of center–fire metallic rifle or pistol cartridge case.
a. Primer–cup. b. Percussion composition. c Anvil. d. Vent. e. Base of case.