zebra-like pattern

noun phrase

1. A pattern of alternating dark and light stripes resembling those on a zebra.

   B1

   countable

   • "The zebra-like pattern on the fabric made it stand out."B1
   • "The fish has a zebra-like pattern of black and white bands."B1
   • "Researchers noticed a zebra-like pattern on the butterfly's wings, with thin dark lines on a pale background."B2

2. A visual arrangement of contrasting parallel bands or streaks resembling zebra stripes, often used figuratively in science or design.

   B2

   countable

   • "The interference created a zebra-like pattern on the screen."B2
   • "From a distance, the shadows formed a zebra-like pattern across the road."B2