burling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of throwing large stones or boulders into a body of water.

  - "During the competition, the athletes took turns in burling large stones into the loch."
  - "The burling contest was held annually at the local village fair."

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Variants

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burgle , burgled , burgles , burgling

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old Norse word 'bjorlingr', meaning 'stone roller'.

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Trivia

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1. Burling is believed to have originated as a way to test the strength and agility of Highland warriors.

2. The world record for the longest burling throw is held by Myky Rennie, who threw a stone 135 feet (41 meters) in 2011.

3. Burling is sometimes referred to as 'shinty on water' due to its similarities to the Scottish sport of shinty.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clachneart: A large, smooth, rounded boulder used in the sport of burling.

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Culture

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Burling is a traditional Scottish sport that has been practiced for centuries. It is often associated with the Highlands and Islands and is a popular attraction for tourists. The sport involves throwing large stones, called 'clachnearts', into the water from a standing position. The objective is to throw the stone as far as possible.

How to Memorize "burling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing at the edge of a loch, holding a large stone, and throwing it as far as they can into the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'burling' with the image of a Scottish Highlands landscape and large stones being thrown into the water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Boulders Undergo Long-lasting Heaving' to remember the meaning of the word 'burling'.

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