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.
Aback
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Backward against the mast;-said of the sails when pressed bythe wind. Totten. To be taken aback. (a) To be driven backwardagainst the mast; -- said of the sails, also of the ship when thesails are thus driven. (b) To be suddenly checked, baffled, ordiscomfited. Dickens.
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Taken Aback
Surprised, Shocked.Aback meaning & definition 2 of Aback.
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Aback in Yachting. When the wind is on the wrong side of the sail.
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Toward or situated to the rear; back.
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to be very shocked or surprised:
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