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.
Detain
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To restrain from proceeding; to stay or stop; to delay;
as, we were detained by an accident.
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Keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
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to [hold] [back] from [doing something]
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