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bate
verb(bate)
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
bate
verb(bate)
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
Examples:
He bated his breath when talking about this affair.
bate
verb(bate)
soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
Examples:
Bate hides and skins.

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