Caber (noun)

A heavy wooden pole used in the Scottish Highlands in the sport of caber tossing.

Origin:

From scottish gaelic cabar, from old irish cabar.

Examples:

1. The caber is a key element in Highland games.
2. The competitor carefully lifted the caber, before tossing it end over end.
3. The caber toss is a test of strength and technique.
4. The caber must be at least 16 feet long and weigh between 90 and 160 pounds.
5. The caber toss is a traditional event that has been part of Highland games for centuries.