Bate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.