"trichording" meaning in All languages combined

See trichording on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From tri- + coordinate + -ing, referring to simultaneous movement along three orthogonal axes. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|tri|coordinate|ing}} tri- + coordinate + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} trichording (uncountable)
  1. (slang, video games) Moving in three directions, about three axes. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Video games

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