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bate
verb
Soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
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verb
Soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
“Bate hides and skins”
verb
Flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
verb
Moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
“He bated his breath when talking about this affair”
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Bate hides and skins
He bated his breath when talking about this affair
Capable of bating his enthusiasm
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