"lifetap" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: life + tap Etymology templates: {{compound|en|life|tap}} life + tap Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lifetap (uncountable)
  1. (roleplaying games) A spell or ability allowing a player to heal his or her own character by draining health from another. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Role-playing games
    Sense id: en-lifetap-en-noun-6GiV3xku Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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