"ghost in the graveyard" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ghost in the graveyard (uncountable)
  1. (games) A children's game, a form of tag in which the player designated as the ghost attempts to catch the others before they can reach base. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Games
    Sense id: en-ghost_in_the_graveyard-en-noun-YdXQEbQq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: games
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