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sabot

[sæˈboʊ]

sabot Definition

  • 1a shoe made of wood, worn in the past by people in some European countries
  • 2a soft metal or plastic cap placed over the end of a projectile, such as a bullet, to improve its flight characteristics

Using sabot: Examples

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

  • Example

    The peasants wore sabots while working in the fields.

  • Example

    The sabot improved the accuracy of the bullet.

  • Example

    The sabot was designed to fit the bullet tightly.

sabot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sabot

Phrases with sabot

  • to cause disruption or chaos in a plan or process

    Example

    The sudden resignation of the CEO threw a sabot in the works of the company's expansion plans.

  • a type of ammunition that uses a sabot to hold a smaller caliber bullet, allowing it to be fired from a larger caliber gun

    Example

    The tank fired a sabot round at the enemy position.

  • to deliberately destroy or damage something, especially for political or military advantage

    Example

    The rebels sabotaged the government's communication network.

Origins of sabot

from French 'sabot', meaning 'wooden shoe'

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Summary: sabot in Brief

'Sabot' [sæˈboʊ] refers to a wooden shoe worn in some European countries and a soft metal or plastic cap placed over the end of a projectile. Examples of usage include 'The peasants wore sabots while working in the fields.' and 'The sabot improved the accuracy of the bullet.' 'Sabot' also appears in phrases like 'throw a sabot in the works,' meaning to cause disruption, and 'sabotage,' meaning to deliberately destroy or damage something.