\Car"tridge\ (k[aum]r"tr[i^]j), n. [Formerly cartrage,
corrupted fr. F. cartouche. See {Cartouch}.] (Mil.)
A complete charge for a firearm, contained in, or held
together by, a case, capsule, or shell of metal, pasteboard,
or other material.
{Ball cartridge}, a cartridge containing a projectile.
{Blank cartridge}, a cartridge without a projectile.
{Center-fire cartridge}, a cartridge in which the fulminate
   occupies an axial position usually in the center of the
   base of the capsule, instead of being contained in its
   rim. In the Prussian needle gun the fulminate is applied
   to the middle of the base of the bullet.
{Rim-fire cartridge}, a cartridge in which the fulminate is
   contained in a rim surrounding its base.
{Cartridge bag}, a bag of woolen cloth, to hold a charge for
   a cannon.
{Cartridge belt}, a belt having pockets for cartridges.
{Cartridge box}, a case, usually of leather, attached to a
   belt or strap, for holding cartridges.
{Cartridge paper}.
(a) A thick stout paper for inclosing cartridges.
(b) A rough tinted paper used for covering walls, and also
    for making drawings upon.