bate
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(verb) soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins" |
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Related Words: douse, dowse, drench, soak, sop, souse |
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| 2. |
(verb) flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons |
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Related Words: beat, flap |
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(verb) moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm" |
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Related Words: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate |
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