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.
Taken aback
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One of the hazards faced in days of sailing ships has been incorporated into English to describe someone who has been [jolted] by unpleasant news. We say that person has been [taken aback]. The person is at a momentary loss; unable to act or even to speak. A danger faced by sailing ships was for a sudden shift in wind to come up (from a sudden squall), blowing the sails back against the masts, putting the ship [in grave] danger of having the masts break off and rendering the ship totally helpless. The ship was taken aback.
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