"wildcat cartridge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wildcat cartridges [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wildcat cartridge (plural wildcat cartridges)
  1. (firearms) A cartridge modified from another calibre rather than being commercially produced. Wikipedia link: wildcat cartridge Categories (topical): Firearms Synonyms: wildcat
    Sense id: en-wildcat_cartridge-en-noun-AdvshHHA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: engineering, firearms, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weaponry

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