A type of sport in which two teams show their strength by pulling against each other at the opposite ends of a rope and each team tries to pull the other over a line on the ground. A piece of rope, usually with a handle at each end, that you hold, turn over your head, and then jump over, for fun or to keep fit. A large sports ground surrounded by rows of seats and usually other buildings. A person who is in charge of a sports game and who makes certain that the rules are followed. skipping rope tug of war referee stadium