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.
Turnstile
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A revolving frame in a footpath, preventing the passage
of horses or cattle, but admitting that of persons; a turnpike. See
Turnpike, n., 1.
Turnstile meaning & definition 1 of Turnstile.
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a mechanical barrier with arms that are turned to [admit one] person at a time, a gate consisting of a post that acts as a [pivot] for rotating arms; set in a [passageway] for controlling the persons entering
Turnstile meaning & definition 2 of Turnstile.
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a device that controls the way into or out of a building, room, or area of land, especially one that you have to pay to enter. It is a post with a number of short poles sticking out from it that have to be pushed round as each person walks through the entrance:
Turnstile meaning & definition 3 of Turnstile.
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