"diaper check" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: diaper checks [plural], diaper-check [alternative]
Etymology: From diaper + check. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|diaper|check}} diaper + check Head templates: {{en-noun}} diaper check (plural diaper checks)
  1. (Canada, US) The action of inspecting a baby or young child's diaper to see if it is wet or soiled. Tags: Canada, US Synonyms: nappy check

Inflected forms

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