cartridge clip: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No, not in precise terminology. A clip holds cartridges together for easy loading into an internal magazine or cylinder. A magazine is a device with a spring that feeds cartridges directly into the firearm's chamber. In casual speech, 'clip' is often misused for 'magazine'.

The M1 Garand rifle, standard U.S. service rifle in WWII, used an 8-round en bloc clip that was inserted into the internal magazine. When the last round was fired, the empty clip was automatically ejected.

Yes, though rarely. It can metaphorically describe any compact container or holder designed to supply multiple units of something sequentially, like a 'data cartridge clip' in obsolete computing, though 'magazine' is a more common metaphor (e.g., 'ammunition' for arguments).

Extremely uncommon. Due to strict gun laws and different cultural context, most Britons would not encounter this term outside of historical documentaries, war films, or very niche hobbyist circles. The simpler term 'bullet holder' might be used in non-technical contexts.

A container, typically metal, which holds multiple rounds of ammunition for a firearm and feeds them into the weapon's chamber.

Cartridge clip is usually technical, military in register.

Cartridge clip: in British English it is pronounced /ˈkɑː.trɪdʒ klɪp/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈkɑːr.trɪdʒ klɪp/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.