caber

/ˈkæbər/

Definitions

1. noun

a tree trunk, usually of a fir or pine, used as a heavy spear or a test of strength in Scottish caber tossing, typically weighing around 100-150 pounds and measuring around 7-8 feet long.

“The competitors in the Highland games event were tasked with tossing the caber as far as possible.”

Synonyms

  • pole
  • spear