Cab·ot

(kăb′ət), John Originally Giovanni Caboto. 1450?-1498?

Italian-born explorer who commanded the first English expedition to visit the North American mainland (1497).

Cabot

, Sebastian 1476?-1557.

Italian-born explorer and cartographer who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage (1509) and a Spanish expedition to South America (1525-1530). He published a map of the world in 1544.

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Cabot

(ˈkæbət)

1. (Biography) John Italian name Giovanni Caboto. 1450–98, Italian explorer, who landed in North America in 1497, under patent from Henry VII of England, and explored the coast from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland

2. (Biography) his son, Sebastian. ?1476–1557, Italian navigator and cartographer, who served the English and Spanish crowns: explored the La Plata region of Brazil (1526–30)

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Cab•ot

(ˈkæb ət)

n.

1. John (Giovanni Caboto), c1450–98?, Italian navigator for England: discoverer of North American mainland 1497.

2. his son, Sebastian, 1474?–1557, English navigator and explorer.

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Noun	1.	Cabot - son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557) Sebastian Cabot
	2.	Cabot - Italian explorer who led the English expedition in 1497 that discovered the mainland of North America and explored the coast from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland (ca. 1450-1498) Giovanni Cabato, John Cabot

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The discovery of new worlds by daring sailors like Columbus and Cabot, and the discovery of printing were among them.

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The chief of the aeronautic establishment near West Point was Cabot Sinclair, and he allowed himself but one single moment of the posturing that was so universal in that democratic time.

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The price increase will enable Cabot to support continued investment in product and application development.

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After confirming the move in 2018, the CMA's London office has now moved to Cabot Square, completing its commitment to move its HQ by September 2019.

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For instance, Cabot said the city must have firetrucks equipped with an aerial ladder that can respond to fires in skyscrapers.

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MKM Partners's John Gerdes upgraded Cabot Oil's stock from Neutral to Buy with a price target lowered from $26 to $25.

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In conjunction, Cabot expects additional cash considerations that could include royalties of up to USD5m for lithium products, payable over a ten-year period.

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That was a close one: We can now enjoy our Memorial Day weekend knowing Cabot and his hungry friends will return whenever they choose.

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In a matter of days, Cabot traveled hundreds of miles north, sliced through Block Island Sound and hunted Tuesday for a meal near Greenwich, Connecticut.

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In Time's Up: A Memoir of the American Century, Robert Cabot begins by fessing up to some egregious behavior from his ancestors.

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"We just want to see as many buildings get built as possible," Cabot said.

Taylor Cabot