noun Download 🔗Share An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield. Examples : "The museum exhibit featured ancient Egyptian walls covered in hieroglyphs, with the names of pharaohs enclosed in oval-shaped cartouches. " art archaeology heraldry architecture figure 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 : "During the museum tour, the guide explained that the pharaoh's name was written inside the oval-shaped cartouches on the temple wall. " archaeology art history writing culture sign royal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A paper cartridge. Examples : "The art teacher handed out colored cartouches for the students' drawing project. " stationery material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A wooden case filled with balls, to be shot from a cannon. Examples : "During the historical reenactment, the cannon fired cartouches of wooden balls across the field, creating a noisy but harmless display. " military weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A gunner's bag for ammunition. Examples : "The artillery crew carefully loaded the cartouches with gunpowder and shot before the next volley. " military weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A military pass for a soldier on furlough. Examples : "The sergeant carefully inspected the cartouches of the soldiers leaving for their weekend furlough. " military war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading