"Sabre-rattling" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Threatening or intimidating behavior, usually in a diplomatic or political context, to demonstrate military strength or preparedness, often in order to deter or negotiate with an adversary.
Sabotage<br><br>To intentionally cause disruption, damage, or obstruction, often secretly, in order to hinder or undermine a person, organization, or process.
Sabouraud: <br><br>A French dermatologist who developed a method of culturing fungi, especially dermatophytes, for medical purposes. This method is known as Sabouraud's method or Sabouraud's technique. It involves using a medium such as Sabouraud's agar, a nutrient-rich gel-like substance that supports the growth of fungi, to culture fungal samples. <br><br>Sabouraud is also used as a term to describe a type of agar plate, Sabouraud's dextrose agar (SDA) or Sabouraud's dextrose agar with chloramphenicol (SSDA).
A sabretache is a long, flat purse or tobacco pouch that was traditionally worn by cavalrymen in the military, often attached to the saddle or the belt. It was used to carry personal items, such as a sabre, tobacco, and other small objects. The word is thought to have derived from the French word "sabretache," which referred to a sash or scarf worn over the shoulder, possibly related to the Italian "sabrette," meaning "a cloth wrapped around the waist."