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.
Oillet
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A small opening or loophole, sometimes circular, used in
mediaeval fortifications.
Oillet meaning & definition 1 of Oillet.
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In the times of [castle] warfare, these were windows that went through thick walls of the front of [the castle] where the window was wider on the inside than on the outside. A benefit to such windows is it was easy to fire an [arrow] out, but archers on the outside would have trouble firing back at you.
A word that rhymes with toilet.Oillet meaning & definition 2 of Oillet.
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An aperture or loophole for observation, especially in a wall; = eyelet. Now (Architecture): a round opening at the end of an arrow-slit (historical).
Oillet meaning & definition 3 of Oillet.
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