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Word: bate
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Meaning:
Noun:
- An alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning.
- A vat which contains this liquid.
- Strife; contention.
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Verb:
- falconry Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously.
- intransitive To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
- figuratively To cut off, remove, take away.
- transitive To reduce the force of something; to abate.
- transitive To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation; as, ''with bated breath''.
- transitive To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.
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