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diaper

/ˈdaɪ(ə)pə/ /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/

Meanings
noun
A textile fabric having a diamond-shaped pattern formed by alternating directions of thread.

Examples :

"The antique tablecloth had a beautiful diaper pattern. "
material wear

Related Words

Illustration tablecloth

tablecloth noun

/ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθ/ /ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθ/

A cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table.

"My mom laid a beautiful tablecloth on the dining table before dinner. "

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absorbent noun

/əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/

Anything which absorbs.

"The paper towel was a very effective absorbent, quickly soaking up the spilled juice. "

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alternating verb

/ˈɔltərˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈæltərˌneɪtɪŋ/

To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.

"The children alternated reading aloud from their books in class. "

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decoration noun

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

"The teacher used colorful posters as a decoration for the classroom. "

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diapering verb

/ˈdaɪpərɪŋ/ /ˈdaɪəpərɪŋ/

To put diapers on someone.

"Diapering a baby is something you have to learn fast."

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incontinent noun

/ɪnˈkɑːntɪnənt/ /ɪnˈkɑːntənənt/

One who is unchaste.

"The teacher warned the incontinent student not to flirt with other girls in class. "

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reminiscent noun

/ˌɹɛməˈnɪsnt/

One who is addicted to indulging, narrating, or recording reminiscences.

"The reminiscent, always eager to share stories of her childhood, dominated the family dinner table with anecdotes about her school days. "

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associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

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directions noun

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

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repetition noun

/ɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌɹiːpəˈtɪʃən/

The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.

"The teacher used repetition of vocabulary words to help the students learn them. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"