Is this grammatically correct? What does it mean and can it be rephrased? The foot dip was washed and disinfectant was poured into it to avoid infections. The open sides (half wall) of the house made of wire mesh were covered with black polythene.

Yes, the sentences you've provided are grammatically correct. Here’s a breakdown of their meanings and rephrased versions: 1. **Original Sentence:** "The foot dip was washed and disinfectant was poured into it to avoid infections." - **Meaning:** A foot dip (a container used for soaking feet in disinfectant) was cleaned, and disinfectant was added to it to prevent any possible infections. - **Rephrased:** "The foot dip was cleaned and disinfectant was added to prevent infections." 2. **Original Sentence:** "The open sides (half wall) of the house made of wire mesh were covered with black polythene." - **Meaning:** The sections of the house that had open sides, which were constructed from wire mesh, were covered with black plastic sheets (polythene). - **Rephrased:** "The open sides of the house, which were made of wire mesh, were covered with black plastic sheeting." Feel free to ask for further clarifications or rephrasing!