Dictionary Check: bate
"bate" is a valid word!
Scrabble
6
points
Words with Friends
7
points
Definition
verb
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
Example:
"He bated his breath when talking about this affair"
verb
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
verb
soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
Example:
"bate hides and skins"
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