Meaning Of The Word Bate

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bate in American English 1
to abate, lessen, lower, etc.
intransitive verb: to diminish or subside; abate
transitive verb: to moderate or restrain

bate in American English 2
an enzyme solution for this purpose
to soften by soaking in an enzyme solution after the hair has been removed
intransitive verb: to flutter its wings and attempt to escape in a fit of anger or fear
noun: a state of violent anger or fear

bate in American English 3
to soak (leather) after liming in an alkaline solution to soften it and remove the lime
noun: the solution used

bate in British English 1
verb

bate in British English 2
verb: (of hawks) to jump violently from a perch or the falconer's fist, often hanging from the leash while struggling to escape

bate in British English 3
to soak (skin or hides) in a special solution to soften them and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
noun: the solution used

bate in British English 4
noun: a bad temper or rage

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