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.
Skive
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The iron lap used by diamond polishers in finishing the
facets of the gem.
Skive meaning & definition 1 of Skive.
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To avoid work but still [appearing] [as though] you are [doing something].
Skive meaning & definition 2 of Skive.
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Doing anything but that which you are supposed to be doing during a specific time frame.
E.G Pretending to do something for which you are being payed for, such as a your job, but instead doing other things (like [having a laugh], [phoning] your friends, hiding from your boss, surfing the internet, playing computer games, having a sly cigarette) that are totally unrelated or unconected to that which is within your [job description].
Skive meaning & definition 3 of Skive.
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v. (mainly [Brit].) To go [AWOL] and present an [obscure] excuse upon return.
Skive meaning & definition 4 of Skive.
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To be [absent] from work or school during the hours that you should normally be there for purposes that have nothing to do with your work or education activities. Used a lot in the [construction] [industry].
Skive meaning & definition 5 of Skive.
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[The English] term for [faking] [sickness] just so you can miss school/work
Skive meaning & definition 6 of Skive.
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to [vomit], [throw up] [etc].
Skive meaning & definition 7 of Skive.