Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sheep-dip

present participle of sheep-dip

simple past tense and past participle of sheep-dip

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

(US, espionage) To formally, and usually temporarily, transfer military equipment or personnel to non-military ownership for the purpose of its employment in covert action with less risk of triggering armed conflict.