Definition

1. Noun:
   • A broad belt with loops or pockets for holding ammunition: A cartridge belt is a piece of military or hunting equipment worn around the waist or over the shoulder. It is designed to hold multiple individual rounds of ammunition (cartridges) in an organized and accessible manner.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The soldier adjusted his cartridge belt before heading into the field.
  • For the historical reenactment, he wore a leather cartridge belt filled with dummy rounds.
  • Hunters often use a cartridge belt to carry extra shotgun shells.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The was a standard piece of kit for infantry soldiers from the late 19th through the mid-20th century, often made of canvas or leather with individual loops.
• Modern Context: While largely replaced by modular tactical vests and pouches in modern militaries, the remains iconic and is still used in some ceremonial uniforms, hunting, and shooting sports.

Variants and Related Words

• Ammunition belt: A more general term that can refer to a or to a belt of linked ammunition for automatic weapons.
• Bandolier: A similar piece of equipment, typically a broad belt worn over the shoulder and across the chest, also designed to hold ammunition.
• Webbing / Load-bearing equipment: Modern systems that serve the same functional purpose of carrying ammunition and gear.

Synonyms

• Ammo belt (informal)
• Cartridge bandolier
• Ammunition bandolier

Related Phrases

• To don a cartridge belt: To put on or wear a cartridge belt.
  • The historical actor donned a cartridge belt to complete his uniform.
• Filled cartridge belt: A belt fully loaded with ammunition.
  • The weight of a filled cartridge belt was a constant reminder of the soldier's readiness.

Noun

1. a broad belt with loops or pockets for holding ammunition