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sheep-dip

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Noun

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

Verb

  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.

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