Definition

A long, heavy wooden pole that is thrown end over end in a traditional Scottish sport to show strength.

Example

During the Highland Games, competitors take turns tossing the caber to see who can flip it the farthest.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a caber toss at the Highland Games?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's when competitors throw a long wooden pole called a caber end over end.

That sounds really impressive! I’d love to watch it sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'caber' originates from Scottish Gaelic 'cabar', meaning a pole or a beam. It refers specifically to a type of pole used in the traditional Scottish sport of caber tossing.

Memory Tip

Think of the Scottish Gaelic word 'cabar' for a pole, which helps you remember that 'caber' refers to a pole used in tossing.

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