SHEEP-TICK
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Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Sheep-Tick.
Sheep-Tick - as a noun
Wingless fly that is an external parasite on sheep and cattle
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
melophagus ovinussheep kedParasitic on sheep and cattle as well as humans; can transmit louping ill in sheep (acute viral disease of the nervous system); a vector for lyme disease spirochete
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ixodes ricinusExample Sentences
"The sheep-tick is a common pest among livestock."
"Farmers use various methods to control the population of sheep-ticks."
"Shepherd dogs are trained to detect and remove sheep-ticks from sheep."
"Regular grooming helps in preventing sheep-ticks from infesting the flock."
"The vet prescribed a treatment to eliminate the sheep-ticks."
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Is SHEEP-TICK a valid Scrabble word?
No, sheep-tick is NOT valid for Scrabble
Is SHEEP-TICK a valid Words With Friends word?
No, sheep-tick is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordSHEEP-TICK is not a valid Words With Friends word.
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