"mindshot" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Compare earshot and eyeshot. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mindshot (uncountable)
  1. The range within which one person can telepathically hear another's thoughts. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-mindshot-en-noun-KX4QAHjG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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