English dictionary

bate

/b/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

Strife; contention.

noun

Source: webster1913
See 2d <u>Bath</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913
An alkaline solution consisting of the dung of certain animals; -- employed in the preparation of hides; grainer.

noun

Source: webster1913

moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

verb.social

Examples
He bated his breath when talking about this affair.

Source: WordNet 3.0
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons

verb.motion

Source: WordNet 3.0
soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

verb.change

Examples
Bate hides and skins.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower.

verb

Source: webster1913
To remit or retrench a part; -- with <i>of</i>.

verb

Source: webster1913
To attack; to bait.

verb

Source: webster1913
To flutter as a hawk; to bait.

verb

Source: webster1913
To steep in bate, as hides, in the manufacture of leather.

verb

Source: webster1913