Meaning Of The Word Tug-of-war

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tug-of-war
variable noun: A tug-of-war is a sports event in which two teams test their strength by pulling against each other on opposite ends of a rope.

tug-of-war in British English
a contest in which two teams pull at opposite ends of a rope, each trying to drag the other across a central line
noun: a contest in which two people or teams pull opposite ends of a rope in an attempt to drag the opposition over a central line
noun: an athletic contest between two teams at opposite ends of a rope, each team trying to drag the other over a line

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