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.
By and large
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when everything about a situation is considered together:
By and large meaning & definition 1 of By and large.
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The by part of the phrase means close-hauled. (This by also appears in the term full and by, meaning sailing with all sails full and as close to the wind as possible.) Large, by contrast, refers to a point of sail in which the wind is hitting the boat abaft the beam, or behind the boats widest point.
By and large meaning & definition 2 of By and large.
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usually; as a rule
By and large meaning & definition 3 of By and large.
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By and large is an idiom that means generally, mostly, usually, or overall. It is often used to indicate a summary or overall picture, giving an idea that something is true in most cases or most of the time.
By and large meaning & definition 4 of By and large.
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To the wind and off it; within six points.
By and large meaning & definition 5 of By and large.
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mostly, generally; with few exceptions
By and large meaning & definition 6 of By and large.
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