verb : BATED
Source: WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm" ;
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2. (
) flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons ;
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3. (
) soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins" ;
Adjective : BATED
Source: WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) diminished or moderated; "our bated enthusiasm"; "his bated hopes" ;
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