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.
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Sweeping; grazing; -- applied to a style of fortification inwhich the command of the works over each other, and over the country,is kept very low, in order that the shot may more effectually sweepor graze the ground before them. H. L. Scott.
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