cartridges

noun

plural of cartridge
1
as in loads

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as in kits

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Recent Examples of cartridges Projections of new optical storage archiving systems promise 1PB raw capacity optical cartridges by the 2030’s, compared to the possible 365TB raw capacity cartridge projections for LTO Gen 14. — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cartridges
  1. loads
  2. bottles
  3. shells
  4. kegs
  5. missiles
  6. kettles
  7. projectiles
  8. pitchers
Noun
  • The team must improve the fabrication process, scale up the laser power, and determine whether the ceramic waveguides can maintain their optical performance under much higher loads.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The rocket planes tested reaction-control systems for maneuvering where the air was too thin for normal aerodynamic controls, while gathering data on heating, stability, structural loads, human performance and piloting techniques during reentry.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • Oenophiles can store their wine collection in the home’s original cellar, with space for about 4,000 bottles, and cinephiles can get comfy in the cinema, outfitted with theater-like seating.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottles
Noun
  • The secondary usually consists of two-high safety shells pre-snap, rotating a safety down post-snap to confuse the quarterback and counter play action.
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Cindy said the icing process is time consuming, especially since the egg shells need to be crushed and dehydrated.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of shells
Noun
  • Now, the whole brew lab is ABV's first and only, giving them a facility built to produce nearly 40,000 kegs a year.
    — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Hundreds of people with stereo systems, disco balls, tents, kegs and mattresses left huge amounts of trash, set off fireworks and used Tunitas Creek Beach as a bathroom during all-night events.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of kegs
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  • Skibitskiy said more modern versions of the missiles had an extended range of 800km, but often landed 15-19km off target.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Lai pointed to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, where relatively inexpensive drones and missiles had increasingly been launched in large numbers.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of missiles
Noun
  • Kitchenware Cutting boards, knives, mugs, kettles, coffee makers, and other kitchen essentials can all be cleaned with apple cider vinegar.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike standard kettles, this one features a precise temperature control and soothing tone (no annoying whistle) that signals when the water has reached a boil.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of kettles
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  • After the shooting, investigators recovered 44 spent 9-millimeter shell casings, one unfired cartridge casing, and numerous projectiles and projectile fragments.
    — Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of projectiles
Noun
  • Corey Seager hit an opposite-field homer in the third inning as four Texas pitchers combined for a one-hitter.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Posey, though, earned kudos for flipping infielder Luis Arraez, outfielder Heliot Ramos and pitchers Robbie Ray, Tyler Mahle, Erik Miller and Caleb Kilian for prospects, helping restock the Giants’ farm system.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pitchers

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