Verb

• S: (v) bate (moderate or restrain; lessen the force of) "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm"
• S: (v) bate (flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons)
• S: (v) bate (soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments) "bate hides and skins"