caber

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Noun caber has 1 sense

caber - a heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of northern Scotland)
--₁ is a kind of pole

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Caber

Noun:

1. A wooden pole used in the Scottish sport of caber tossing, in which participants compete to toss the caber the farthest.

2. A structural engineering term for a horizontal beam used to support a vertical load, typically in a construction setting.

3. A large tub-shaped container used for soaking, washing, or fermenting in various industries.

Example Sentences:

1. In the Highland Games, the athlete must successfully toss the caber end-over-end for a competitive score.

2. The construction crew installed a strong caber to bear the weight of the floors above.

3. The brewery imported a new caber for their massive fermentation operation.

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