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tug–of–war
noun \ˌtəg-ə(v)-ˈwȯr\
: a contest in which two teams pull against each other at opposite ends of a rope
: a struggle between two people or groups to win control or possession of something
plural tugs–of–war
Full Definition of TUG-OF-WAR
1
: a struggle for supremacy or control usually involving two antagonists
2
: a contest in which two teams pull against each other at opposite ends of a rope with the object of pulling the middle of the rope over a mark on the ground
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First Known Use of TUG-OF-WAR
1677
Related to TUG-OF-WAR
- Synonyms
- ball game, battle, combat, competition, conflict, confrontation, contention, dogfight, duel, face-off, grapple, match, rivalry, strife, struggle, sweepstakes (also sweep-stake), tug-of-war, war, warfare
TUG-OF-WAR Defined for Kids
tug–of–war
noun \ˌtəg-əv-ˈwȯr\
plural tugs–of–war
Definition of TUG-OF-WAR for Kids
1
: a contest in which two teams pull against each other at opposite ends of a rope
2
: a struggle to win <The racers were in a tug-of-war for the championship.>
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