Overview of verb bate

The verb bate has 3 senses

• bate -- (moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm")


• bate -- (flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons)


• bate -- (soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins")

Overview of adj bated

The adj bated has 1 sense

• bated -- (diminished or moderated; "our bated enthusiasm"; "his bated hopes")