Saucisson, is likewise a kind of fascine, longer than the common ones; it serves to raise batteries, and to repair breaches. Saucissons are also used in making epaulements, in stopping passages, and in making traverses over a wet ditch, &c.
Saucisson de brulot, Fr. A machine made use of to set fire to the different compartments in a fire-ship.
Saucissons d’artifice, Fr. Saucissons used in artificial fireworks.
Saucissons volans, Fr. Flying saucissons; a species of sky-rocket.
SAUF-conduit. A pass.
SAUT, Ind. An hour.
Saut, Fr. This word is used in hydraulics to signify a considerable fall of water, such as the falls of Niagara, &c.
SAUTER, Fr. To leap.
Sauter a l’arbordage, Fr. To leap upon the deck, or on any part of an enemy’s ship, for the purpose of boarding her.
Sauter en selle, Fr. To get on horseback. To jump upon your saddle.