bate

Definition of bate

Verbs

moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
"He bated his breath when talking about this affair"
Type of:
check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
Type of:
beat, flap
move with a thrashing motion
soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
"bate hides and skins"
Type of:
douse, dowse, drench, soak, sop, souse
cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

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Words that contain bate

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