noun๐ShareAn ornamental figure, often on an oval shield."The pharaoh's name was written inside a decorative cartouche on the tomb wall. "artfigurearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(Egyptian hieroglyphs) An oval figure containing the characters of an important personal name, such as that of royal or divine people."While visiting the Egyptian exhibit at the museum, I saw a pharaoh's name enclosed in a beautiful golden cartouche. "archaeologywritinghistoryculturesignartroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA paper cartridge."The old-fashioned rifle required the soldier to load a paper cartouche filled with gunpowder and a bullet before each shot. "stationeryitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA wooden case filled with balls, to be shot from a cannon."The artillery crew loaded a cartouche into the cannon, preparing to fire a volley of iron balls at the enemy's fortress. "militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA gunner's bag for ammunition."The artilleryman carefully checked his cartouche, ensuring it was filled with enough powder and shot for the upcoming volley. "militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA military pass for a soldier on furlough."Sergeant Miller stamped the soldier's cartouche, granting him permission to visit his family for the weekend. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
