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bate

/beɪt/

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verb
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
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type of:
flap beat
verb
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
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"He bated his breath when talking about this affair"

type of:
moderate contain control curb hold hold in check
verb
soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
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"bate hides and skins"

type of:
souse douse dowse drench soak sop

Examples of bate

"He bated his breath when talking about this affair"
"bate hides and skins"