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For questions about RPG-specific terminology and jargon. Use this tag for questions about terminology and jargon across RPGs in general, including the in-game meaning of game terms.

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Etymology of 'crawl' in 'dungeon crawl'

Does someone have a pointer to the origin of 'crawl' in 'dungeon crawl'? I always suspected it has to do with the cautious pace, but I wanted to know if there was a definitive answer on this.
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