caber

caber Definition

ca·ber (kā′bər)

noun

a long, heavy pole thrown end over end in a Scottish Highland game to test muscular strength

Etymology: Gael cabar

caber Usage Examples

Converse of object

toss: In fact, in the junior heavies, there were more girls prepared to toss the caber than there were boys!

Modifies a noun

tosser: The experienced caber tosser has no difficulty in picking up the stick and walking around with it.
music: Caber Music is supported by the National Lottery, The Scottish arts Council, .. .

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