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.
Inroad
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The entrance of an enemy into a country with purposes ofhostility; a sudden or desultory incursion or invasion; raid;encroachment.The loss of Shrewsbury exposed all North Wales to the daily inroadsof the enemy. Clarendon.With perpetual inroads to alarm, Though inaccessible, his fatalthrone. Milton.
Inroad meaning & definition 1 of Inroad.
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An instance of something being encroached on or reduced by something else.
Inroad meaning & definition 2 of Inroad.
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to start to have a direct and noticeable effect (on something):
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