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zebra

zebra
Noun
pl: zebras

The term evokes a stark visual contrast of black and white, which informs both its biological and urban applications. When referring to the animal, the word carries a connotation of wildness and exoticism, typically associated with the African savanna.

In British English, the word is used as a shorthand for a pedestrian crossing. This usage is derived from the visual similarity between the road markings and the animal's stripes. Because this is a specific type of infrastructure, it is used frequently in traffic and safety contexts.

Meanings

Nounzebra

An African wild equid with a coat of black and white stripes.

The zebra grazed peacefully on the savanna.

Nounzebra

A pedestrian crossing marked with alternating black and white stripes on the road surface.

The driver stopped the car at the zebra to let the pedestrians cross.

Examples

The zebra blended into the tall grass of the savanna.

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The zebra blended into the tall grass of the savanna.

Look at that zebra with the striking black and white stripes.

Travel

Look at that zebra with the striking black and white stripes.

A herd of zebra migrated across the plains during the dry season.

Trivia

A herd of zebra migrated across the plains during the dry season.

I wonder if a zebra sees itself as white with black stripes or black with white stripes.

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I wonder if a zebra sees itself as white with black stripes or black with white stripes.

Please make sure to cross the street at the zebra crossing.

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Please make sure to cross the street at the zebra crossing.

The police officer told the driver to stop before the zebra crossing.

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The police officer told the driver to stop before the zebra crossing.

Wait for me at the zebra crossing near the station entrance.

Travel

Wait for me at the zebra crossing near the station entrance.

The painting depicts a lonely zebra standing under a baobab tree.

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The painting depicts a lonely zebra standing under a baobab tree.

You should always use the zebra crossing for your safety when walking in the city.

School Life

You should always use the zebra crossing for your safety when walking in the city.

Related Words

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