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.
Ottoman prison
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The situation that results when, during a game of [backgammon], you have built on your side a series of [blocks] (two pieces on each point), such that the opponent is trapped, unable to escape.
(See [Turkish Prison] for a related term.)
Ottoman prison meaning & definition 1 of Ottoman prison.
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