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wet pail en · NOUN

Etymology

From wet + pail.

Meanings

  1. (slang, uncommon) Any diaper pail that contains water.
    • Wet pails have largely fallen out of favour. Many families successfully store dirty diapers in a wet bag or dry pail and wash on wash day. Modern washing machines, detergent, and changes in diapers has made this an unnecessary step for some families. 2021, Bailey Bouwman, Cloth Diapers: The Ultimate Guide to Textiles, Washing & More, Simply Bailey Social Marketing, →ISBN, page 195:
    • Dry pail versus wet pail: In a dry pail system, the dirty diapers and cloth wipes are just placed in a diaper pail, with no extra water. In a wet pail system, the diaper pail contains a diaper soaking solution—water with some borax added, usually, that helps clean the diapers while they are waiting to be washed. 2011, Peggy Wilson, The Naturally Frugal Baby, 2 edition, Lulu.com, →ISBN, page 93:
    • You do not need to use a wet pail to soak your diapers in water or any other solution between washings. This is no longer necessary with the great washing machines we have today and it is a drowning hazard for curious toddlers, not to mention yucky to have to drain and clean. 2017 July 24, Stephanie Planchak, ClothDiaperKids.com:

Forms

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wet pail en · VERB

Etymology

From wet + pail.

Meanings

  1. (rare, slang) To use a wet pail.

Forms

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wet pailed Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
wet pailed Tense=Past lexicographic
wet pails Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic