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sabot

[sab-oh, sa-boh] / ˈsæb oʊ, saˈboʊ /


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Sabo, who uses a pseudonym derived from a tank munition called sabot, is selling prints of the poster for $25 on his website.

From The Guardian Dec. 20, 2017

Sabo – a pseudonym derived from a tank munition called sabot – made his breakthrough in the GOP primaries with a poster of Ted Cruz as a tattooed, muscled convict.

From The Guardian Jun. 21, 2017

"Is a shoe-throwing journalist who tries to undermine authority a sabot auteur or a saboteur?"

From Slate May 9, 2013

There was no throwing of monkey wrenches or the traditional sabot into costly and useful machines.

From Time Magazine Archive

One end of the sabot is arranged for attaching it to the cartridge, the other being hollowed out to receive the shot.

From Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. by Henry Wager Halleck

Their feet are shod in clogs, sabots, backless loafers, espadrilles with crushable heels and various other iterations of shoes with a covered toe and open back.

From New York Times Sep. 9, 2021

If Jacques were around today—he popped his sabots in 1982—he would choke on his croque monsieur.

From Slate Nov. 4, 2013

Mrs. Wynaendts-Francken of Holland, relative of Edward Bok, went about in the mud wearing sabots.

From Time Magazine Archive

Their wooden sabots clacked in joyous folk dances.

From Time Magazine Archive

Do not, then, be surprised, if at your return you find me in sabots and an embroidered bodice, deep in the mystery of all cottage economics, and well content to be so.

From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) by Charles James Lever




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