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.
Pricker
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A small marline spike having generally a wooden handle, -- usedin sailmaking. R. H. Dana, Ir.
Pricker meaning & definition 1 of Pricker.
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From the medieval days when a person took a needle and tried to find a witch's mark ( a area of skin that wouldn't bleed) and prove a person was a witch. The pricker was paid for their work and would prick a person hundreds of times to find a witch's mark. modern context would be a person who tries to find anything wrong with someone so they can deliver them to somebody and receive a profit.
Pricker meaning & definition 2 of Pricker.
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