What does the cryptic crossword clue "Man Ray's art movement keeps Welshmen in check (7)" mean?

The definition is "Man Ray's art movement". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DAIS (synonym="Welshmen") in DAM (synonym="check") = DADAISM; definition: "Man Ray's art movement" The answer is DADAISM.

Man Ray's art movement keeps Welshmen in check (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29108 | 27 Across | 2023-06-28 flower

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