sheep-dip

== English == === Noun === sheep-dip (countable and uncountable, plural sheep-dips) A liquid formulation of insecticide and fungicide, used to protect sheep from infestation by external parasites. Synonym: sheepwash === Verb === sheep-dip (third-person singular simple present sheep-dips, present participle sheep-dipping, simple past and past participle sheep-dipped) (US, espionage, 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. === References === Spy Book === Anagrams === hip speed