1 (AmE also shell) a tube or case containing explosive and a bullet or SHOT, for shooting from a gun
2 a case containing sth that is used in a machine, for example photographic film for a camera, ink for a printer, etc. Cartridges are put into the machine and can be removed and replaced when they are finished or empty.
3 a thin tube containing ink which you put inside a pen
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