bate bate /ˈbeɪt/

verb

1. (chemistry) soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments  ( bate )
   (chemistry) soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
    Bate hides and skins
   bate hides and skins
   
2. Flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons  ( bate )
   flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
   
3. Moderate or restrain; lessen the force of  ( bate )
   moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
    He bated his breath when talking about this affair
   He bated his breath when talking about this affair
    Capable of bating his enthusiasm
   capable of bating his enthusiasm