sabaton

[ˈsæbətɑːn]

sabaton Definition

• 1. a piece of armor that covers the foot and ankle
• 2. a heavy metal band from Sweden

Using sabaton: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sabaton" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The knight's sabatons were made of steel.

• Example

  The sabatons were part of the full suit of armor.

sabaton Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sabaton

• greave
• foot armor

Phrases with sabaton

• go the way of the sabaton

  to become obsolete or outdated

  Example

  With the advent of new technology, many traditional jobs are going the way of the sabaton.

• kick at the sabaton

  to rebel against authority or challenge the status quo

  Example

  The students kicked at the sabaton by staging a walkout to protest the school's dress code policy.

• fill someone's sabatons

  to take over someone's role or responsibilities

  Example

  When the CEO retired, it was up to his successor to fill his sabatons and lead the company forward.

Origins of sabaton

from Old French 'soulier de baton', meaning 'shoe of a walking staff'

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Summary: sabaton in Brief

A 'sabaton' [ˈsæbətɑːn] is a piece of armor that covers the foot and ankle. It is typically part of a full suit of armor worn by knights and soldiers. The term can also refer to a Swedish heavy metal band called Sabaton. Phrases like 'go the way of the sabaton' and 'kick at the sabaton' use the term metaphorically to mean becoming obsolete or rebelling against authority.