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What (who) is tug-of-war - definition
SPORT IN WHICH TWO TEAMS PULL ON OPPOSITE ENDS OF A ROPE
Rope pulling; Tug-of-War; Tug-of-war; Tug-o-war; Tug Of War; Tug o' war; Tug war; Rope jousting; Tug of War; Rope Jousting; Tug O War; Rope war; Tugging war; Puddle Pull
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![Tug of war competition in [[1904 Summer Olympics]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/1904 tug of war.jpg?width=200 "Tug of war competition in [[1904 Summer Olympics]]")
![devas]] to left and right, and [[apsaras]] and [[Indra]] above.</ref> ([[Angkor Wat]], Cambodia)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Awatoceanofmilk01.JPG?width=200 "devas]] to left and right, and [[apsaras]] and [[Indra]] above.</ref> ([[Angkor Wat]], Cambodia)")
![A tug of war in [[Japan]] from "[[Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga]]" (Animal-person Caricatures) 12-13th century](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Chouju tugwar.jpg?width=200 "A tug of war in [[Japan]] from \"[[Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga]]\" (Animal-person Caricatures) 12-13th century")
![2004 Greek Week Puddle Pull at [[Miami University]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/GW Puddle Pull 031.jpg?width=200 "2004 Greek Week Puddle Pull at [[Miami University]]")
![Tug of war as a religious ritual in Japan, drawn in the 18th century. It is still seen in [[Osaka]] every January.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Gozutenno tsunahiki.jpg?width=200 "Tug of war as a religious ritual in Japan, drawn in the 18th century. It is still seen in [[Osaka]] every January.")
![[[Harvard]] Tug of War team, 1888](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Harvard tug of war team 1888.jpg?width=200 "[[Harvard]] Tug of War team, 1888")
![Tug of war at the [[Highland Games]] in [[Stirling]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Highland games tug of war 2.JPG?width=200 "Tug of war at the [[Highland Games]] in [[Stirling]]")
![Indonesian Independence Day]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Perayaan HUT RI ke-66 (66).JPG?width=200 "Indonesian Independence Day]]")
![Women in a tug of war, at the annual [[Pushkar Fair]], [[Rajasthan]], [[India]]](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Tug of war, at Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan.jpg?width=200 "Women in a tug of war, at the annual [[Pushkar Fair]], [[Rajasthan]], [[India]]")
tug-of-war
also tug of war
(tugs-of-war)
1.
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.
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2.
You can use tug-of-war to refer to a situation in which two people or groups both want the same thing and are fairly equally matched in their struggle to get it.
Chelsea and Aston Villa were involved in a tug of war for Liverpool's Ray Houghton last night.
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tug of war
see tug-of-war
tug of war
Battle, death-struggle, struggle for life or death.
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Tug of war
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Tug of war (also known as tug o' war, tug war, rope war, rope pulling, or tugging war) is a sport that pits two teams against each other in a test of strength: teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, with the goal being to bring the rope a certain distance in one direction against the force of the opposing team's pull.
Examples of use of tug-of-war
1. Tug of war The two teams became locked in a tug of war for his services last year when Button announced he wanted to leave BAR for Williams.
2. The tug–of–war lasted weeks and was resolved only recently, several sources said.
3. The tug of war began in 2005 with Hurricane Katrina, which destroyed the homes of Rep.
4. The photo shows Ho‘s son in an emotional tug–of–war with two other youngsters.
5. Related Articles A diplomatic tug of war that can be won_(...COMMENTARIES...)