Definition of tug of war Tug of war

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What does tug of war mean?

tug of war (Noun)
A game or competition in which two teams pull or tug on opposite ends of a rope trying to force the other team over the line which initially marked the middle between the two teams.
tug of war (Noun)
A dispute between two parties, particularly an entrenched, back and forth dispute.