Definitions:

1. to flap the wings wildly or frantically, of falcons verb
   • The falcon bates.
2. to moderate or restrain verb
   • We bated the effects as much as we could.
3. to soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments verb
   • We bate hides and skins for a nominal fee.

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