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.
Distaff
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The staff for holding a bunch of flax, tow, or wool, from
which the thread is drawn in spinning by hand.
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A stick or spindle on to which wool or flax is wound for spinning.
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involving women; female:
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