Look up: Diaper

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   diaper
   A pattern formed by small, repeated geometrical motifs set adjacent to one another, used to decorate stone surfaces in architecture and as a background to illuminations in manuscripts, wall painting or panel painting.
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   diaper
   [n] - a fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures 2. [n] - garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist
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   diaper
   In Gothic architecture, a small pattern of a conventional nature, generally geometrical but sometimes floral in design, used for the surface decoration of stone. The idea was probably taken from the...
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   diaper
   damask cloth; check weave Category: Various industries and crafts • originally, a rich, costly silk fabric woven in a small diamond-shaped pattern with single colored patterns. Uses: vestments, dresses, etc. in the Orient. Category: Various industries and crafts
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   diaper
   See decorative motifs.
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   Diaper
   Di'a·per noun [ Old French diaspre , diapre , diaspe , sort of figured cloth, Italian diaspro jasper, diaspo figured cloth, from Latin jaspis a green-colored precious stone. See Jasper .] 1. Any textile fabric (esp. linen or cotton toweling) woven in diaper pattern. See 2. 2. (Fine Arts) Surface decoration of any sort which ...
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   Diaper
   Di'a·per transitive verb 1. To ornament with figures, etc., arranged in the pattern called diaper, as cloth in weaving. ' Diapered light.' H. Van Laun. « Engarlanded and diapered With in wrought flowers.» Tennyson. 2. To put a diaper on (a child).
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   Diaper
   Di'a·per intransitive verb To draw flowers or figures, as upon cloth. 'If you diaper on folds.' Peacham.
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   diaper
   nappy noun garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
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    Diaper
    A `diaper` (in North America) or `nappy` (in the United Kingdom, many Commonwealth countries and Ireland) is an absorbent garment worn by individuals who are incapable of controlling their bladder or bowel movements, or are unable or unwilling to use a toilet. The purpose of a diaper is to absorb moisture and contain mess so that the wearer can remain dry and comfortable after wetting or soiling themselves. When diapers become full and can no lon...
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    Diaper
    • (v. t.) To ornament with figures, etc., arranged in the pattern called diaper, as cloth in weaving. • (v. t.) To put a diaper on (a child). • (n.) Any textile fabric (esp. linen or cotton toweling) woven in diaper pattern. See 2. • (n.) An infant`s breechcloth. • (n.) A towel or napkin for wiping the hands, etc. • (n...
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    diaper
    in architecture, surface decoration, carved or painted, generally composed of square or lozenge shapes but also of other simple figures, each of ...
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    Diaper
    Ornament, often done by chasing, producing a trellised or latticed design of diamonds, squares, and similar formal shapes.
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    Diaper
    An absorbent undergarment that is worn by babies and young children that are unable or unwilling to control the bladder and bowels. Diapers must be changed frequently by parents and caregivers to avoid diaper rash. Synonym(s): Nappy Narrower term(s): Disposable Diaper Cloth Diaper Diaper Service
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