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| sa·bot [ sa bṓ, sábbō ] (plural sa·bots) |
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1. wooden shoe: a wooden shoe, or a shoe with a wooden sole, formerly worn in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Germany
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2. U.S. sandal or strap: a strap across the instep of a sandal, or a sandal with a strap across the instep
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3. support for projectile in weapon: a sleeve placed around a projectile so that it can be fired from a weapon with a larger bore. The sabot drops away shortly after the projectile is fired.
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| [Early 17th century. < French] |
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