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Symbol 16:13

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16:13 · When Z appears in a more or less haphazard collection it becomes a "sound iconic" or "auditorial" sign for sleeping used in comic strips. It is usually drawn above or around the mouth or head of the character supposed to be sleeping.
    A row of Z:s can also represent a humming sound such as some insects or machines would make.