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.
Sweepstakes
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The whole money or other things staked at a horse race, a givensum being put up for each horse, all of which goes to the winner, oris divided among several, as may be previously agreed.
Sweepstakes meaning & definition 1 of Sweepstakes.
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better than first place, beast over all, to take everything, become champions, down right pown!
Sweepstakes meaning & definition 2 of Sweepstakes.
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Sweepstakes in Greyhound Racing. Describes a race where the prize money comes from the entry fees or subscriptions of the greyhound owners.
Sweepstakes meaning & definition 3 of Sweepstakes.
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A form of gambling, especially on horse races, in which all the stakes are divided among the winners.
Sweepstakes meaning & definition 4 of Sweepstakes.
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Place given in [marching] competition. In a [marching band] competition a band is awarded this place when they have scored the highest overall in their respected [division]. This place is considered better than first and is the the most sought after position in all marching competitions.
Sweepstakes meaning & definition 5 of Sweepstakes.
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a type of gambling , often on a horse race, in which people pay a small amount of money and choose a particular horse, team, etc. The person who chooses the winning horse, team, etc. receives all the money paid by everyone else.
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