"diaper wrap" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: diaper wraps [plural]
Etymology: From diaper + wrap. First sense probably from the Diaper Wrap patented product filled by American inventor Marion Donovan on 19 January 1949 (see quotations). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|diaper|wrap}} diaper + wrap Head templates: {{en-noun}} diaper wrap (plural diaper wraps)
  1. (Canada, US) Synonym of plastic pants (“an undergarment worn over a diaper/nappy (or underwear) in order to prevent leakage through the fabric.”) Tags: Canada, US Synonyms: plastic pants [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-diaper_wrap-en-noun-OLOrgfwS Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 70 30
  2. (Canada, US) A diaper, designed chiefly for incontinent dogs, that wraps around the animal's waist. Tags: Canada, US Synonyms: diaper cover [Canada, US], nappy cover [Commonwealth, UK], nappy wrap [Commonwealth, UK], pilchers [Australia, New-Zealand], waterproof pants
    Sense id: en-diaper_wrap-en-noun-gMyJ0got Categories (other): American English, Canadian English

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