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= Sabot (firearms)
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A sabot is a device used in firearms, particularly in specific types of ammunition, to allow the firing of a sub-caliber projectile from a larger bore gun. The term "sabot" comes from the French word for "shoe," and it refers to the casing that holds the projectile (which is smaller in diameter than the bore of the firearm) and facilitates the firing process.