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.
Encounter
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To come against face to face; to meet; to confront, either bychance, suddenly, or deliberately; especially, to meet in oppositionor with hostile intent; to engage in conflict with; to oppose; tostruggle with; as, to encounter a friend in traveling; two armiesencounter each other; to encounter obstacles or difficulties, toencounter strong evidence of a truth.Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics,encountered him. Acts xvii. 18.I am most fortunate thus accidentally to encounter you. Shak.
Encounter meaning & definition 1 of Encounter.
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Unexpectedly be faced with or experience (something hostile or difficult)
Encounter meaning & definition 2 of Encounter.
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