bated Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
   bate.
   
   • He bated his breath when talking about this affair
   • capable of bating his enthusiasm
2. verb flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
   bate.
   
3. verb soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
   bate.
   
   • bate hides and skins
4. verb strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
   bat.
   
   • bat the ball
5. verb wink briefly
   bat; flutter.
   
   • bat one's eyelids
6. verb have a turn at bat
   bat.
   
   • Jones bats first, followed by Martinez
7. verb use a bat
   bat.
   
   • Who's batting?
8. verb beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
   bat; lick; drub; clobber; thrash; cream.
   
   • We licked the other team on Sunday!
9. adjective satellite diminished or moderated
   
   • our bated enthusiasm
   • his bated hopes

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