Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sabot
noun
/ˈsæb.oʊ/
Definition
A type of shoe worn in France, historically made of wood, or a wooden shoe.
Examples
- She wore traditional wooden sabots while working on the farm.
- The sabots used in the artillery kept the projectile stable during firing.
- His act of sabotage was discovered when the company found the broken sabots.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it also refers to a device used to protect the projectile in a firearm or to refer to an act of sabotage.
Synonyms
- clogs
- wooden shoes
- obstruction
