bating

'bating'

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

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

'bating'

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

'bating'

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

Examples:
bate hides and skins

'bating'

[bat.v.01] as in: strike with, or as if with a baseball bat

Examples:
bat the ball

'bating'

[bat.v.02] as in: wink briefly

Examples:
bat one's eyelids

'bating'

[bat.v.03] as in: have a turn at bat

Examples:
Jones bats first, followed by Martinez

'bating'

[bat.v.04] as in: use a bat

Examples:
Who's batting?

'bating'

[cream.v.02] as in: beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

Examples:
We licked the other team on Sunday!

Origins

					bating (English)
├── -ing (English)
│   ├── -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   │   └── -ing (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -inge (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── bate (English)
    └── beta (Swedish)

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