distraction carnifex
A cheap, visually imposing unit sent out in order to draw fire from the enemy,…A cheap, visually imposing unit sent out in order to draw fire from the enemy, allowing other units to perform objectives safely.
Meaning
1 senses(colloquial)A cheap, visually imposing unit sent out in order to draw fire from the enemy, allowing other units to perform objectives safely.
Origin
Originating from the tabletop wargame Warhammer 40,000, named after the Tyranid Carnifex,Originating from the tabletop wargame Warhammer 40,000, named after the Tyranid Carnifex, a visually imposing and relatively tough monster model that has a low point cost.
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Forms
plural: distraction carnifexes| Singular | distraction carnifex |
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Word family
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