cartridge-belt
Definition
- Noun:
- A belt for carrying cartridges: A "cartridge-belt" is a belt worn around the waist or over the shoulder, designed to hold and transport cartridges (ammunition) for firearms, typically used by soldiers or shooters.
- A belt for a machine gun: In military contexts, a "cartridge-belt" can also refer to a linked belt of ammunition fed into a machine gun, allowing continuous firing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The soldier adjusted his cartridge-belt before marching into battle. (A belt worn to carry ammunition.)
- The machine gun's cartridge-belt fed bullets smoothly into the weapon. (A linked belt of ammunition for automatic fire.)
Advanced Usage
"to load a cartridge-belt": to fill a cartridge-belt with ammunition.
- He spent the evening loading the cartridge-belt for the next day's training. (He prepared the belt with bullets.)
"a full cartridge-belt": a belt completely filled with cartridges.
- The soldier carried a full cartridge-belt, ready for combat. (The belt was packed with ammunition.)
Variants and Related Words
Cartridge (n): a single round of ammunition, consisting of a bullet, gunpowder, and casing.
- He inserted a cartridge into the rifle. (A single unit of ammunition.)
Belt (n): a strip of material worn around the waist or used to carry items.
- She wore a leather belt to hold her trousers. (A waist accessory or carrying device.)
Synonyms
- Bandolier: a shoulder belt with loops or pockets for carrying cartridges.
- Ammunition belt: a general term for any belt designed to carry ammunition.
Related Idioms
"Belt and braces": taking extra precautions (not directly related to cartridge-belt but shares the "belt" concept).
- He used a cartridge-belt and a spare pouch, belt and braces style. (He prepared with double redundancy.)
"Under one's belt": having achieved or experienced something.
- He had many combat missions under his cartridge-belt. (He had gained experience in warfare.)