Definitions:

1. A device used in firearms and artillery ammunition. NOUN
   • Modern artillery shells often use sabots to improve the accuracy and range of the projectiles.
2. A supportive base or sleeve that hold a sub-caliber projectile, allowing it to be fired from a larger caliber barrel. NOUN
   • The tank crew loaded a sabot round, which allowed the smaller, high-velocity projectile to penetrate the enemy's armor.
3. A type of traditional wooden shoe, particularly associated with France, the Netherlands, and other parts of Europe. NOUN
   • The museum's exhibit on European rural life included a pair of worn, hand-carved sabots from the 19th century.
4. Refers to a small boat, often a type of dinghy used for sailing or as a tender for a larger vessel. NOUN
   • We used the sabot as a tender to shuttle supplies from the shore to the anchored yacht.
5. Type of shoes typically carved from a single piece of wood and have a simple, rustic design, and worn by peasants and workers for their durability and affordability. NOUN
   • During the festival, the villagers wore traditional clothing, including wooden sabots, to celebrate their heritage.

Synonyms:

• clog
• wooden shoe

NearBy Words:

• sabotage
• saboteur