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kill line

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The threshold of hit points below which any damage will kill the character.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: China

Topics: video-games

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noun

Meaning 2

The poverty threshold, below which one's income can afford to cover unexpected bills or debt without being put in financial ruin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: China

Topics: economics, sciences

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