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tug of war

n. 1 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. 2 (context idiomatic English) a dispute between two parties, particularly an entrenched, back and forth dispute.

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Tug of war

Tug of war (also known as war of tug, tug o' war, tug war, rope war, rope pulling, tug rope or tugging war) is a sport that directly puts 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.

Tug of War (Paul McCartney album)

Tug of War is the third solo studio album by Paul McCartney, discounting the seven studio albums with Wings, released in April 1982. It was McCartney's first album released after the dissolution of Wings in April 1981. The album was produced by former Beatles producer George Martin and was a number #1 in numerous countries.

Tug of War (Paul McCartney song)

"Tug of War" is the title track from Paul McCartney’s 1982 album Tug of War.

Tug of War (Upstairs, Downstairs)

Tug of War is the fifth episode of the fourth series of the television period drama Upstairs, Downstairs. It first aired on 12 October 1974 on ITV.

Tug of War (Carly Rae Jepsen album)

Tug of War is the debut album by Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen who came in third on the fifth season of Canadian Idol. The album is produced by Canadian record producer and songwriter Ryan Stewart. Initially the album was limitedly released in Canada on the independent MapleMusic Recordings label via Fontana North on September 30, 2008. However, it was subsequently given a mainstream release by Canadian label 604 Records, following Jepsen's signing to the label in 2011, including a digital release on the iTunes Store of the United States on June 14. In 2013, the album was released on CD in the United States, through distribution from Alliance Entertainment. In July 2015, the album was released on vinyl in Europe.

Tug of War (Enchant album)

Tug of War is the seventh studio album by the American progressive rock band Enchant. The live bonus track was recorded at NEARfest 2002 in Trenton, New Jersey.

Tug of war (disambiguation)

Tug of war is a sport that directly puts two teams against each other in a test of strength and stamina.

Tug of war may also refer to:

Tug of War (film)

Tug of War is the first film by British film director Scott Mann. The film was a co-production between Bigger Picture Productions and Shakabuku Films with the assistance of Granada Film. Completion funding was provided by the UK Film Council

Tug of War (Colton Ford album)
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Tug of war (astronomy)

The tug of war in astronomy is the ratio of planetary and solar attractions on a natural satellite. The term was coined by Isaac Asimov in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in 1963.

Tug of War (Carly Rae Jepsen song)

"Tug of War" is a song by Canadian singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, released on 16 September 2008 as the second single from her debut studio album, Tug of War. The song peaked at number 36 on the Canadian Hot 100.

Usage examples of "tug of war".

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I imagine that right about now, you're thinking, Hell, I already know all about the Tug of War.

Himbo displayed the ten feet of rope carefully, engaging in a little tug of war with the Leading Lady.