"saving throw" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: saving throws [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} saving throw (plural saving throws)
  1. (roleplaying games) In certain games, primarily role-playing games, an effort to ward off a specific threat by rolling a die or dice and coming up with a particular number. Wikipedia link: saving throw Categories (topical): Role-playing games Related terms: save vs.
    Sense id: en-saving_throw-en-noun-nVNJM~OZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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