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sabot

|sa-bot|

🇺🇸

/ˈsæboʊ/

🇬🇧

/ˈsæbəʊ/

wooden shoe or firearm device

Etymology

Etymology Information

'sabot' originates from French, specifically the word 'sabot', where 'sabot' meant 'wooden shoe'.

Historical Evolution

'sabot' changed from the French word 'sabot' and eventually became the modern English word 'sabot'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'wooden shoe', but over time it evolved to also mean a device used in firearms.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a wooden shoe worn in some European countries.

The farmer wore a pair of sabots while working in the field.

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Noun 2

a device used in firearms to support a projectile.

The rifle used a sabot to fire the projectile accurately.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35