Tug-of-war (noun)

A sport or game in which two teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, trying to drag the other team across a central line or to pull the rope from their opponents' hands.

Origin:

From the phrase "tug of war" meaning "a struggle or competition in which teams pull on opposite ends of a rope".

Examples:

1. The school held a tug-of-war competition as part of the field day.
2. The company held a tug-of-war competition as part of their team building activities.
3. The two teams were evenly matched in the tug-of-war competition.
4. The children's tug-of-war game was a fun way to encourage teamwork.
5. The tug-of-war is a traditional game that can be traced back to ancient civilizations.