Bate
verbbeɪt
Verb
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
“He bated his breath when talking about this affair”
Type of:ModerateContainControlsoak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
“bate hides and skins”
Type of:SouseDouseDowseflap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
Type of:FlapBeat
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