tug-of-war

noun

\ ˌtəg-ə(v)-ˈwȯr

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plural tugs-of-war

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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Dictionary Entries near tug-of-war

tug/pull at one's heartstrings

tug/touch one's forelock

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The first known use of tug-of-war was in 1677

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tug-of-war

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tug-of-war

: 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

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tug-of-war

noun

\ ˌtəg-əv-ˈwȯr\

plural tugs-of-war

Kids Definition of tug-of-war

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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