cartridge
1
4.9
- noun
- /ˈkɑːrtɪdʒ/
- Specialized
:
cartucho
- film cartridge
Beside its severed turret is a camera cartridge aimed north or South.
- Beside its severed turret is a camera cartridge aimed north or South.
Examples
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Steve adjusted the lens setting, tested the shutter release, opened the camera, and ran a finger around the cartridge well.
Fiction book (1998) -
The photographs I took during that summer were gathered in a growing bandolier of cartridges.
Fiction book (1990) -
The film sprang loose from the cartridges and coiled at my feet.
Fiction book (1990) -
To replace the film, carefully remove the old cartridge from the camera before inserting a new one.
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He loaded the cartridge with fresh film to capture the sunset on their vacation.
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The photographer explained how to properly insert a cartridge to avoid damaging the film.
Synonyms
1
6.5
A dark container that holds film inside a movie camera
Compounds
- Specialized
1
4.0
A plastic case that holds tape used to record sound, video, or computer data
- Specialized
A metal made from copper and zinc used for cartridge cases and tubing
- Specialized
A small part that pulls an empty shell from a gun chamber after firing
- Archaic
A set of letters stored on a small cartridge you put into a printer to print in a new style
- Specialized
A small electric part in a tube that stops electricity when too much flows
- Specialized
A part in a gun that pulls out empty shells from the chamber so they fall out
- Specialized
A small metal case that contains a bullet and enough powder to fire it
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cartridge comes from the same idea of a small paper case (Italian cartuccia, from carta 'paper') that kept film safe and dark. So a camera cartridge is a light‑tight 'container' that holds the film for exposure.