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sheep-dip en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (countable, uncountable) A liquid formulation of insecticide and fungicide, used to protect sheep from infestation by external parasites.

Forms

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sheep-dips Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

sheepwash

sheep-dip en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (US, transitive) 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.

Forms

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sheep-dipped Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
sheep-dipped Tense=Past lexicographic
sheep-dipping Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
sheep-dips Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic