Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tug-of-war
noun
/ˌtʌɡ əv ˈwɔːr/
Definition
A contest in which two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, with the goal of dragging the opposing team across a designated line.
Examples
- The school organized a tug-of-war competition during the sports day.
- The recent negotiations felt like a tug-of-war between the two departments.
- During the picnic, the children enjoyed playing tug-of-war on the grass.
Meaning
The term can also refer to any situation where two parties are in a struggle for control or dominance, not necessarily involving a physical rope.
Synonyms
- struggle
- contest
- fight
