Armour-piercing discarding sabot higher muzzle velocity. Unfortunately the low sectional density of the APCR resulted in poor carrying power (high aerodynamic drag), losing velocity and penetration rapidly over distance. To overcome these limitations the British devised a way for the outer sheath to be discarded after leaving the bore. The name given to the discarded outer sheath was the sabot (a French word for a wooden shoe). For APDS projectiles the sabot is also known as a pot, as the sabot resembles a flower pot in shape. The APDS has the advantages of the lightweight projectile with regards to bore acceleration and high
Talon (cards) table. In other games, there are however very different variations, for example in Königrufen. Talons may be placed face up or face down. Parlett describes a "kitty" as "the pool or pot being played for" or "a dead hand or widow". He also equates "talon" to "stock" as the "cards which are not dealt initially but may be drawn from or dealt out later in the play." The following are examples of games and the term usually used for talon. They are taken from Parlett unless otherwise indicated: Talon (cards) A talon (; French for "heel") in card games is