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.
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A vertical pipe, open at the top, between a hydrant and areservoir, to equalize the flow of water; also, a large verticalpipe, near a pumping engine, into which water is forced up, so as togive it sufficient head to rise to the required level at a distance.
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