"barrelmancy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From barrel + -mancy. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|barrel|mancy}} barrel + -mancy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} barrelmancy (uncountable)
  1. (video games) The strategic use of containers of explosives in combat. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Video games Related terms: barrelmancer
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