Sheep-dip


noun
1.
a lotion or wash applied to the fleece or skin of sheep to kill vermin, usually applied by immersing the animals in vats.
noun
1.
any of several liquid disinfectants and insecticides in which sheep are immersed to kill vermin and germs in their fleece
2.
a deep trough containing such a liquid

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