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.
Knife-edge
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A piece of steel sharpened to an acute edge or angle,
and resting on a smooth surface, serving as the axis of motion of a
pendulum, scale beam, or other piece required to oscillate with the
least possible friction.
Knife-edge meaning & definition 1 of Knife-edge.
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in a difficult or worrying situation of which the result is very uncertain:
Knife-edge meaning & definition 2 of Knife-edge.
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