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.
Horse power
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A unit of power, used in stating the power required to
drive machinery, and in estimating the capabilities of animals or steam
engines and other prime movers for doing work. It is the power required
for the performance of work at the rate of 33,000 English units of work
per minute; hence, it is the power that must be exerted in lifting
33,000 pounds at the rate of one foot per minute, or 550 pounds at the
rate of one foot per second, or 55 pounds at the rate of ten feet per
second, etc.
Horse power meaning & definition 1 of Horse power.
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a unit used for measuring the power of an engine:
Horse power meaning & definition 2 of Horse power.
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