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.
Halberd
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An ancient long-handled weapon, of which the head had a pointand several long, sharp edges, curved or straight, and sometimesadditional points. The heads were sometimes of very elaborate form.[Written also halbert.]
Halberd meaning & definition 1 of Halberd.
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A polearm resembling a long-handled axe, the halberd also features a spike sprouting from the end of the haft that can be used as a spear, and a hook opposite the axe-head that was used to pull mounted knights from their horses.
Halberd meaning & definition 2 of Halberd.
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A combined spear and battleaxe.
Halberd meaning & definition 3 of Halberd.
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a weapon with a pointed blade at the end and a wide blade at the side, used mainly in the 14th and 15th centuries
Halberd meaning & definition 4 of Halberd.
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