The term SABOT is a French word meaning 'wooden SHOE' or 'CLOG'. It is also used to refer to an object used to slow down or obstruct a machine or process. In the context of a crossword puzzle, the solutions SHOE and CLOG both refer to the same object. The term SABOT is derived from the French word for 'wooden SHOE' or 'CLOG', which is a type of footwear traditionally made of wood. The term has been adopted to refer to any object used to slow down or obstruct a machine or process.