Definition of bate
English to English noun - Strife; contention.
source: Webster 1913 - See 2d Bath.
source: Webster 1913 - An alkaline solution consisting of the dung of certain animals; -- employed in the preparation of hides; grainer.
source: Webster 1913 verb - moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
He bated his breath when talking about this affair.
Capable of bating his enthusiasm.
source: WordNet 3.0 - flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
source: WordNet 3.0 - soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
Bate hides and skins.
source: WordNet 3.0 - To lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower.
source: Webster 1913 - To remit or retrench a part; -- with of.
source: Webster 1913 - To attack; to bait.
source: Webster 1913 - To flutter as a hawk; to bait.
source: Webster 1913 - To steep in bate, as hides, in the manufacture of leather.
source: Webster 1913
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