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