Caber

/ˈkeɪbər/ noun

A long wooden pole, typically made from a tree trunk, that is tossed as a test of strength in Scottish Highland games.

From Scottish Gaelic 'cabar' meaning 'pole' or 'beam.' The word entered English through Scottish traditions and has been used since at least the 17th century to describe the sport's iconic implement.

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