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Is the word sheep a verb?

No, "sheep" is not a verb. It is a noun.

However, "sheep" can be used as a verb in some contexts, but it's less common. This is usually in the phrase "to sheep" meaning:

* To follow blindly: "The followers sheepishly agreed with their leader's every decision."

* To act in a submissive or docile way: "The puppy sheeped around its new owner."

These uses are more figurative and less formal.

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