bate

/bˈeɪt/

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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"
Verb
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
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soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins"
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