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.
Punitive
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Of or pertaining to punishment; involving, awarding, orinflicting punishment; as, punitive law or justice.If death be punitive, so, likewise, is the necessity imposed upon manof toiling for his subsistence. I. Taylor.We shall dread a blow from the punitive hand. Bagehot.
Punitive meaning & definition 1 of Punitive.
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When [your girl] acts [vin]dicktively toward you, [just because] she can.
Punitive meaning & definition 2 of Punitive.
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Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Punitive meaning & definition 3 of Punitive.
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