cartridge-box

cartridge-box

A soldier carries a leather cartridge-box on his belt.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Container for ammunition: A "cartridge-box" is a box or case designed to hold cartridges (bullets or rounds of ammunition), typically used by soldiers or shooters for carrying and storing ammunition.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The soldier carried a leather cartridge-box on his belt. (A container for ammunition worn on the body.)
    • He opened the cartridge-box to reload his rifle during the battle. (The box held spare bullets for the weapon.)
    • The antique cartridge-box was displayed in the museum as a relic from the war. (A historical container for ammunition.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to empty a cartridge-box": to use all the ammunition stored in the box.

    • The troops emptied their cartridge-boxes in the fierce firefight. (They used up all their bullets.)

  • "to refill a cartridge-box": to replenish the ammunition in the box.

    • After the skirmish, the soldiers refilled their cartridge-boxes from the supply wagon. (They put new cartridges into the box.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Cartridge (n): a single round of ammunition, consisting of a bullet, gunpowder, and a primer, contained in a casing.

    • Each cartridge was loaded carefully into the rifle. (A single bullet unit.)

  • Box (n): a container with a lid, typically rectangular, used for storage.

    • The box was made of wood and reinforced with metal. (A general storage container.)

  • Cartridge-belt (n): a belt with loops or pouches for holding cartridges, often worn around the waist.

    • The cowboy wore a cartridge-belt filled with bullets. (A belt for carrying ammunition.)
Synonyms

  • Ammunition box: a box specifically designed for storing ammunition.

    • The ammunition box was heavy with bullets. (Synonymous term for cartridge-box.)

  • Bullet box: a box for holding bullets.

    • He grabbed a bullet box from the shelf. (Informal synonym.)
Related Idioms

  • "To have a full cartridge-box": to be well-prepared or have plenty of resources.

    • The hunter had a full cartridge-box before the expedition. (He was ready with ample ammunition.)

  • "To shoot one's cartridge-box": to use up all one's resources or energy.

    • The team shot their cartridge-box in the first half of the game. (They exhausted their efforts early.)