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.
Trebuchet
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A superior piece of medieval [siege] weaponry which is capable of hurling [ninety] [kilogram] projectiles over a distance of three hundred metres using a one-tonne counterweight. Capable of smashing castle walls with ease, unlike those inferior catapults.
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A machine used in medieval siege warfare for hurling large stones or other missiles.
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a large device used in wars in the past for throwing large rocks, for example at the walls of a castle that was being attacked:
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