BATE





Definition:

  1. [verb] moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm"

  2. [verb] flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons

  3. [verb] soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins"

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