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.
Tent-pole
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a long pole that supports a tent and keeps it upright (= standing up) :
Tent-pole meaning & definition 1 of Tent-pole.
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a tent-pole film, event, business activity, etc. is one that is expected to make a lot of money, and also to help persuade people to spend money on products connected with it:
Tent-pole meaning & definition 2 of Tent-pole.
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