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.
Landing
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Of, pertaining to or used for, setting, bringing, or going, onshore. Landing charges, charges or fees paid on goods unloaded from avessel.-- Landing net, a small, bag-shaped net, used in fishing to take thefish from the water after being hooked.-- Landing stage, a floating platform attached at one end to a wharfin such a manner as to rise and fall with the tide, and thusfacilitate passage between the wharf and a vessel lying beside thestage.-- Landing waiter, a customhouse officer who oversees the landing ofgoods, etc., from vessels; a landwaiter.
Landing meaning & definition 1 of Landing.
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1.an intermediate platform in a staircase
2.structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods
3.the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface)
4.the act of coming to land after a voyageLanding meaning & definition 2 of Landing.
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An instance of coming or bringing something to land, either from the air or from water.
Landing meaning & definition 3 of Landing.
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Landing in Womens Gymnastics. Following a move that includes a jump into the air, a gymnast will always want to come back onto the mat without falling over. A good landing is vital for a high score, and they will aim to jump back to the ground with both feet firmly together. The gymnast will sometimes have completed a 180-degree turn about the long axis prior to the landing.
Landing meaning & definition 4 of Landing.
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structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods
Landing meaning & definition 5 of Landing.