bed check
noun
: a night inspection to check the presence of persons (such as soldiers) required by regulations to be in bed or in quarters
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“Bed check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed%20check. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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