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.
Artesian well
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[Artesian] wells are named after the town of [Artois] in France, where the first one was drilled in 1126. The technique used was percussion drilling in which [a rod] with a hard iron cutting edge is placed in the bore hole and repeatedly struck with a hammer.
The name is now applied to wells of reasonable depth that produce water without the need for pumping.
Artesian well meaning & definition 1 of Artesian well.
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a hole in the ground from which water is forced to the surface by natural pressure
Artesian well meaning & definition 2 of Artesian well.
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