Bated — definition

1. bated (Adjective)

bated (Adjective) — Diminished or moderated. ex. "our bated enthusiasm" ex. "his bated hopes"

2. bated (Verb)

bated (Verb) — Moderate or restrain; lessen the force of. ex. "He bated his breath when talking about this affair" ex. "capable of bating his enthusiasm"

bated (Verb) — Flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons.

bated (Verb) — (chemistry) soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments. ex. "bate hides and skins"

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