caber

[ key-ber ]

noun

, Scot.

1. a pole or beam, especially one thrown as a trial of strength.

caber

/ ˈkeɪbə; ˈkebər /

noun

1. a heavy section of trimmed tree trunk thrown in competition at Highland games ( tossing the caber )

Word History and Origins

Origin of caber¹

First recorded in 1505–15, caber is from the Scots Gaelic word cabar pole

Word History and Origins

Origin of caber¹

C16: from Gaelic cabar pole

Example Sentences

Among other 'strong-men' contests, which have long been favourite sports in Scotland, are tossing the caber and putting the stone.

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Arrived on ground, and found that "tossing the caber" was in full progress.

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The caber must be held by the small end, and tossed over so that the small end shall fall and remain beyond the butt.

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An Aberdeenshire parallel to this is, "They never bodet a house o' gowd, but aye got a caber o't."

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The support platoon was organised for defence in Caber by Lieut. Field, who remained with his men though seriously wounded.

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