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单词 caber
释义

caber

noun

ca·​ber ˈkā-bər How to pronounce caber (audio) ˈkä- How to pronounce caber (audio)
: pole
especially : a young tree trunk used for tossing as a trial of strength in a Scottish sport

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The full games start Saturday with athletic contests, which include tossing the caber (imagine throwing a telephone pole) and the hammer throw; pipe and drum competitions; highland dancing; and sheepdog trials. San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2022 The Highland Games traditionally involve a selection of events including the tug-o-war and the caber toss, alongside Highland dance competitions, bagpiping, and track and field events. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Sep. 2018 In one, an enlarged Hello Kitty Pez dispenser is turned into a weapon, hurled at a baddie in the manner of an old-fashioned Scottish caber toss. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 3 July 2018 The Scottish American Society of Central Florida serves up pipes, drums, caber tossing and whiskey at this popular January event. A.d. Thompson, OrlandoSentinel.com, 21 June 2018

Word History

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic cabar

First Known Use

1505, in the meaning defined above

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