Zebra's stripes flashed in the sun.

Meaning: The zebra's stripes could be seen clearly in the sunlight.

Choice of Words: Stripes are long, thin lines of a different color. Flashed means to shine brightly for a short time. Sun is the star that gives us light and heat. When you put them together, "Zebra's stripes flashed in the sun" means the zebra's stripes shone brightly for a short time in the sunlight.

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