A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Passing
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When a light-skiined person is so close to the white race, it seems as if that person is white.
Passing meaning & definition 1 of Passing.
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adjective for a [trans] person who looks like theyre [cis], whether intentionally or not
usage mostly limited to where trans people are functioning within cis society, where everyone is assumed cis until informed otherwise — a person passes for cis until [clocked]. within trans circles, passing is irrelevant and a rarely used term, because everyone is assumed to be trans.
adopted from an older use of passing, meaning african-americans who move within white society in order to survive. sometimes disambiguated as white-passing and cis-passing. a less appropriativePassing meaning & definition 2 of Passing.
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Passing in Skiing. Always assume that the skier you wish to pass has not seen you. The responsibility during this maneuver is always with the skier who is passing.
Passing meaning & definition 3 of Passing.