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.
Tarmac
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A mixture of crushed rock and tar with was a pre curser to modern Asphalt.
Of course you only hear the word now days by [nit wit] news people who picked up the term after the 1972 TWA [hi-jacking] where British reporters on the scene referred to the airliner sitting on the [tarmac]. In British terms they commonly use tarmac like we in the USA would use the word Asphalt. As is so common with reporters they like to repeat words and phrases that have an International flavor whether they know the meaning or not.
Tarmac meaning & definition 1 of Tarmac.
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Material used for surfacing roads or other outdoor areas, consisting of crushed rock mixed with tar.
Tarmac meaning & definition 2 of Tarmac.
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