bate, v.
(bated, bates, bating)
(bated, bates, bating)
soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
<verb.change>
bate
sample sentences
"bate hides and skins"verb frames
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hypernym
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
<verb.motion>
bate
verb frames
Something ----s something
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hypernym
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
<verb.social>
bate
sample sentences
"He bated his breath when talking about this affair""capable of bating his enthusiasm"
verb frames
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