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.
Torpedo tube
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A tube fixed below or near the water line through which atorpedo is fired, usually by a small charge of gunpowder. On torpedovessels the tubes are on deck and usually in broadside, on largervessels usually submerged in broadside and fitted with a movableshield which is pushed out from the vessel's side to protect thetorpedo until clear, but formerly sometimes in the bow. In submarinetorpedo boats they are in the bow.
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