ball cartridge

/bɔl ˌkɑrtrɪdʒ/
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Other forms: ball cartridges

Definitions of ball cartridge
  1. noun
    a general purpose cartridge having a primer and a ball and a full charge of powder
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    type of:
    cartridge
    ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
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