caber

Meanings

• noun

  A large, heavy, tapered pole, traditionally made from ash wood, used in the Highland Games for the caber toss event.

  - "During the caber toss competition, the athlete must flip the caber end over end."
  - "The caber is a traditional Scottish athletics event where competitors try to toss a large wooden pole as far as possible."

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Variants

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caber , cabers

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Etymology

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From the Scottish Gaelic word 'cabar' meaning 'tree trunk'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest caber toss is held by Mykyla Cooper, who tossed the caber 12.67 meters (41 feet 6 inches) at the Scottish Highland Games in 2008.

2. The caber toss was first included in the modern Highland Games in the late 19th century, but its origins can be traced back to ancient Celtic festivals.

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1. Highland Games: A series of traditional Scottish athletic and cultural events, including the caber toss, the shot put, the hammer throw, and the stone put.

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Culture

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The caber toss is a traditional event in the Scottish Highland Games and is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic festivals. It is a test of strength and agility, requiring the athlete to toss the caber end over end.

How to Memorize "caber"

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   - Imagine a large, heavy, tapered pole, like a giant tree trunk, that you need to flip end over end.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'caber' as 'Can I Balance Every Rod' or 'Carry A Big Elephant Round'.

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