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.
Tappet
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A lever or projection moved by some other piece, as a cam, orintended to tap or touch something else, with a view to producechange or regulate motion. G. Francis. Tappet motion, a valve motionworked by tappets from a reciprocating part, without an eccentric orcam, -- used in steam pumps, etc.
Tappet meaning & definition 1 of Tappet.
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Moving part of an engine that rattles when loose resulting in engine failure. Slang usage as someone who's tappets are slightly loose (not quite with it - a.k.a someone who is a few sandwiches short of a picnic)
South African variation is of a tappet being a [redneck] in the american sense of the word
Tappet meaning & definition 2 of Tappet.
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