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.
Straining
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from Strain. Straining piece (Arch.), a short piece of timberin a truss, used to maintain the ends of struts or rafters, and keepthem from slipping. See Illust. of Queen-post.
Straining meaning & definition 1 of Straining.
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when you try to expel a turd from your large colon by bearing down and pushing like a pregnant woman.
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