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Meaning of "zebra stripes" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ZEBRA STRIPES

zebra stripes  [ˈzebrə straɪps] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZEBRA STRIPES

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Zebra stripes is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ZEBRA STRIPES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Zebra stripe

Zebra stripe may refer to: ▪ Zebra striping, a diagnostic shading technique used in computer graphics ▪ Zebra patterning, a feature on some video cameras to aid in correct exposure ▪ The stripes of a zebra...

Definition of zebra stripes in the English dictionary

The definition of zebra stripes in the dictionary is a pattern of alternate black and white stripes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ZEBRA STRIPES


apocalypse
əˈpɒkəlɪps
bagpipes
ˈbæɡˌpaɪps
clips
ˈklɪps
cripes
kraɪps
drainpipes
ˈdreɪnˌpaɪps
drapes
dreɪps
eclipse
ɪˈklɪps
ellipse
ɪˈlɪps
forceps
ˈfɔːsɪps
grapes
ɡreɪps
grips
ˈɡrɪps
MIPS
mɪps
panpipes
ˈpænˌpaɪps
Phillips
ˈfɪlɪps
pipes
paɪps
snips
snɪps
stovepipes
ˈstəʊvˌpaɪps
swipes
swaɪps
tripes
ˈtraɪps
whips
wɪps

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ZEBRA STRIPES

zebec
zebeck
Zebedee
zebra
zebra crossing
zebra finch
zebra mussel
zebra plant
zebra-like
zebrafish
zebraic
zebrano
zebrass
zebrawood
zebrine
zebrinny
zebroid
zebrula
zebu
zebub

WORDS THAT END LIKE ZEBRA STRIPES

editiones principes
forcipes
Irish pipes
Pan pipes
Stars and Stripes
stipes
talipes
the pipes
the Stars and Stripes
uillean pipes
union pipes
yipes

Synonyms and antonyms of zebra stripes in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «zebra stripes» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ZEBRA STRIPES

Find out the translation of zebra stripes to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of zebra stripes from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «zebra stripes» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

斑马条纹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rayas de cebra
570 millions of speakers

English

zebra stripes
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ज़ेबरा धारियों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المشارب حمار وحشي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зебра
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

listras da zebra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেব্রা ফিতে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

zébrures
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jalur zebra
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zebrastreifen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ゼブラストライプ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

얼룩말 줄무늬
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Zebra stripes
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sọc ngựa vằn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வரிக்குதிரை துண்டுகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

झेब्रा पट्ट्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Zebra çizgileri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

zebrato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

paski zebry
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зебра
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dungi zebra
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ρίγες ζέβρας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sebrastrepe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

zebra ränder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sebrastriper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of zebra stripes

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ZEBRA STRIPES»

The term «zebra stripes» is regularly used and occupies the 76.230 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ZEBRA STRIPES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about zebra stripes

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZEBRA STRIPES»

Discover the use of zebra stripes in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to zebra stripes and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Zebra's Stripes and Other African Animal Tales
Traditional tales retold engagingly and complemented with lively illustrations and fun facts about African animals.
‎2004
2
Lots and Lots of Zebra Stripes: Patterns in Nature
A photo-essay featuring patterns that appear in nature, from animal colorings to physical phenomena.
‎2002
3
The Case of the Missing Zebra Stripes
A collection of stories, poems, riddles, games, and hands-on activities focusing on the mathematical aspects of a trip to the zoo.
Patricia Daniels, Neil Kagan, 1992
4
Zebra Stripes
Ziggy Zebra is confident he can walk to Grandma's house, but the things he sees along the way confuse him. Contains facts about zebras.
Tracy Kompelien, 2010
5
Tiger stripes and zebra stripes
A simple discussion of the protective coloring and shape of various animals.
Julian May, 1970
6
Experiential Activities for Intercultural Learning
Materials Student Handout: The Zebra's Stripes (or transparencies of each handout page for the overhead projector). Procedure 1. Have half the students step outside the room. 2. Show image #1 of the zebra to the students remaining in the ...
H. Ned Seelye, 1996
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New Scientist
Bard has done the same backward deductions for the striping patterns of the common and mountain zebra as well. He found that the mountain zebra stripes must be laid down at four weeks, and the common zebra at about three weeks.
8
The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide: A Down & Dirty DV ...
Your Friend the Zebra Stripes Zebra Stripes (like Anthony Artis) are your friend. We are both here to tell you when you're doing something wrong and help you correct it—before it's too late. Zebra stripes is a camera function that helps you with ...
Anthony Q. Artis, 2014
9
Zebras
A zebra's stripes are a clue to where it lives. A zebra of the northern plains has black and white stripes. Its legs are striped all the way down to its hooves. A zebra from the south has dark stripes, but they are not pitch-black. They may even be ...
Christina Wilsdon, 2005
10
Fine Structure of Solar Radio Bursts
The emission on the whole includes numerous spikes, as well as zebra-stripes showing the oscillating frequency drift. The frequency separation between stripes and bandwidth of each stripe are smaller than at upper panels (~ 50 MHz).
Gennady P. Chernov, 2011

8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZEBRA STRIPES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term zebra stripes is used in the context of the following news items.
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Zebra Stripes are Natural Evolution against Flies, Study Finds
Before, scientists Alfred Russel and Charles Darwin proposed five explanations as to why zebras have stripes. Their stripes may be a camouflage, a mechanism ... «Headlines & Global News, Apr 14»
2
'Zebra Stripes' In Earth's Magnetic Field May Have Surprising Source
Strange stripelike features in Earth's magnetic field are caused by the planet's spin, and not by the constant bombardment of solar particles as previously thought ... «Huffington Post, Apr 14»
3
Zebra Stripes Not for Camo, But They Do Something Else
Zebra stripes, besides looking very cool, help to ward off biting flies, a new study finds. The research, published in Nature Communications, negates the popular ... «Discovery News, Apr 14»
4
Zebra Stripes May Serve A Totally Different Purpose Than Once …
Zebra stripes are striking and beautiful, but what purpose do they serve? A new study suggests the stripes help the animals fight off biting flies, which can ... «Business Insider, Apr 14»
5
Twin NASA Probes Find “Zebra Stripes” in Earth's Radiation Belt
Earth's inner radiation belt displays a curiously zebra-esque striped pattern, according to the latest findings from NASA's twin Van Allen Probes. What's more, the ... «Universe Today, Mar 14»
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Zebra stripes explained
Scientists from the University of Queensland in Australia, used computer models to prove that the striped pattern creates an optical illusion when zebras move. «The Independent, Dec 13»
7
Zebra Stripes Evolved to Keep Flies Away: Study
That's the conclusion from a new study from researchers from Hungary and Sweden who tested how zebra stripes might influence the attraction tabanids or ... «International Business Times, Feb 12»
8
Zebra Stripes Evolved to Repel Bloodsuckers?
Conventional wisdom says a zebra's black-and-white stripes camouflage the animal in tall grass—the better to evade the colorblind lion. But a new study says ... «National Geographic, Feb 12»

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