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.
Rapier
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A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, usedonly for thrusting. Rapier fish (Zoöl.), the swordfish. [Obs.] Grew.
Rapier meaning & definition 1 of Rapier.
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A light, one handed sword used mainly in [fencing].
Rapier meaning & definition 2 of Rapier.
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A small, light sword made for thrusting rather than cutting.
Rapier meaning & definition 3 of Rapier.
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When something becomes more [rapey], it has become rapier than it was.
Rapier meaning & definition 4 of Rapier.
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A kind of sword used to stabbbing or thrusting now cutting.
Rapier meaning & definition 5 of Rapier.
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Contrary to popular belief, a [rapier] is not a light sword. [Rapier] [fencing] is actually more labor intensive than longsword fencing, since it puts more strain on the forearm. A rapier is meant for thrusting. A variant of the rapier is the sidesword, which has a [broader] blade for cutting.
Rapier meaning & definition 6 of Rapier.
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A thin, light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting.
Rapier meaning & definition 7 of Rapier.
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a sword with a long, thin blade
Rapier meaning & definition 8 of Rapier.
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