HyperDic: tug-of-war

English > 2 senses of the word tug-of-war:
NOUNacttug-of-warany hard struggle between equally matched groups
eventtug-of-wara contest in which teams pull of opposite ends of a rope
English > tug-of-war: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningAny hard struggle between equally matched groups.
Broaderconflict, struggle, battleAn open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
Spanishtira y afloja
Catalanestira i arronsa
English > tug-of-war: 2 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningA contest in which teams pull of opposite ends of a rope; the team dragged across a central line loses.
Broaderathletic contest, athletic competition, athleticsA contest between athletes

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