1. a cartridge or case containing gunpowder and a projectile for firearms
Usage: also spelled cartouche; historical or military context
2. an ornamental tablet or panel, often oval or scroll-shaped, used in architecture or design
Usage: also spelled cartouche; design and architecture term

Examples

• The soldier loaded a cartouch into his musket before the battle.
• The building's facade featured decorative cartouches with the architect's initials.
• Each cartouch held enough powder for a single shot.
• The ornamental cartouch framed the inscription above the doorway.
• Soldiers carried multiple cartouches in their ammunition pouches.