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cartouche

/kahr-toosh/US // kɑrˈtuʃ //UK // (kɑːˈtuːʃ) //

卡图什,卡图,卡图尔,卡特鲁什

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Architecture. a rounded, convex surface, usually surrounded with carved ornamental scrollwork, for receiving a painted or low-relief decoration, as an escutcheon.
    • : an oval or oblong figure, as on ancient Egyptian monuments, enclosing characters that represent the name of a sovereign.
    • : the case containing the inflammable materials in certain fireworks.
    • : cartridge.
    • : a box for cartridges.

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Examples

  • Among later victims was the famous Cartouche, of whom Thackeray wrote so entertainingly.

  • So when the keeper made young Dumas a present of Pyramus, he thought he had better bestow Cartouche on him as well.

  • It was lying with his cartouche-box right away by the stunted oak, as he mentally called the cork-tree.

  • Then, as he saw Punch busily taking possession of musket and cartouche-belt, he followed his example.

  • The only new hieroglyph is the pylon, rendered An in the cartouche.