Sheep-dip

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A liquid formulation of insecticide and fungicide, used to protect sheep from infestation by external parasites. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To formally, and usually temporarily, transfer military equipment or personnel to nonmilitary ownership for the purpose of its employment in covert action which involves less of a risk of triggering an armed conflict. US, transitive

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