bate

Words with a similar base: bate

'bate'

[bate.v.01] as in: moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

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Examples:
He bated his breath when talking about this affair
capable of bating his enthusiasm

'bate'

[bate.v.02] as in: flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons

'bate'

[bate.v.03] as in: soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

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Examples:
bate hides and skins