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.
Escapement
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The contrivance in a timepiece which connects the train
of wheel work with the pendulum or balance, giving to the latter the
impulse by which it is kept in vibration; -- so called because it
allows a tooth to escape from a pallet at each vibration.
Escapement meaning & definition 1 of Escapement.
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