<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A rounded, convex surface, usually surrounded with carved ornamental scrollwork, for receiving a painted or low-relief decoration, as an escutcheon.</li><li>An oval or oblong figure, as on ancient Egyptian monuments, enclosing characters that represent the name of a sovereign.</li><li>The case containing the inflammable materials in certain fireworks.</li><li>Cartridge (def 1).</li><li>A box for cartridges.</li></ul>