Meaning of the word "Highland Games" in English
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Highland Games
US /ˈhaɪ.lənd ˌɡeɪmz/
UK /ˈhaɪ.lənd ˌɡeɪmz/
Noun
1.
traditional Scottish athletic and cultural events, typically held in summer in the Scottish Highlands, featuring competitions such as caber tossing, hammer throw, and stone put, along with piping, drumming, and dancing
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Every year, thousands gather to watch the famous Braemar Highland Games.
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Competitors at the Highland Games often wear kilts.
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