cartridge belt

noun

1. a belt of leather or webbing with loops for carrying cartridges or pockets for clips of cartridges.

cartridge belt

noun

1. a belt with pockets for cartridge clips or loops for cartridges

Word History and Origins

Origin of cartridge belt¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Firmstone made no audible reply, but took down his revolver and cartridge-belt, and buckled them on.

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It occurred to Hartwell to make a dash for liberty, but there was a cartridge-belt on each man and holsters with ready guns.

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After a hasty breakfast by candle light John discarded his role of chef and buckled on a cartridge belt.

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Impulse drew him to the officers' row, where he strolled about with his hands in his cartridge-belt.

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His right hand fumbled at his waist for the familiar cartridge belt and the brace of heavy guns.

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