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.
Ventilate
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To open and expose to the free passage of air; to
supply with fresh air, and remove impure air from; to air; as, to
ventilate a room; to ventilate a cellar; to ventilate a mine.
Ventilate meaning & definition 1 of Ventilate.
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Transitive verb: To shoot someone, with [the implication] that the holes made in the body would allow wind to pass through. May also be applicable to stabbing. Attributed to [Kirk Douglass] character [Cactus Jack] in the 1979 film, The Villain.
It is likely that no one has ever used this term seriously. It is usually heard as a humorous mock-threat between friends.
Ventilate meaning & definition 2 of Ventilate.
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to [shoot] someone (from the [notion] of letting air [into someone])
Ventilate meaning & definition 3 of Ventilate.
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Cause air to enter and circulate freely in (a room, building, etc.)
Ventilate meaning & definition 4 of Ventilate.
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