caber

noun

ca·​ber ˈkā-bər  ˈkä- 

: pole

especially : a young tree trunk used for tossing as a trial of strength in a Scottish sport

Examples of caber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Border collies in the sheepdog trials were quick and fascinating, while muscled athletic fans showed off their strength in the caber toss, weight-for-height and sheaf toss competitions, which remained a crowd favorite for families. — Ray Chavez, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026

The outdoor family-friendly event features Highland dancing, children’s activities, the largest bagpiping championship in North America, iconic caber toss, Scottish genealogy and history, classic British car show and a Scottish petting zoo. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

This three-day celebration of Scottish culture at Loon Mountain Resort in the White Mountains includes athletic challenges (like the traditional caber toss), Highland dancing, pipe bands, whisky tastings, sheepdog trials, and, yes, plenty of haggis. — Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2026

While there’s enough variety to satisfy visitors of all interests, the athletic events — such as stone put, hammer throw, caber toss, sheaf toss and weight over bar — prove to be a big draw. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Scottish Gaelic cabar

First Known Use

1505, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for caber

• labor
• neighbor
• neighbour
• saber
• sabre
• tabor
• belabor
• nonlabor