BATES — Definition of BATES

5 letters
/beɪts/
verb
1
To reduce the force of something; to abate.
2
To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
3
(sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away.
4
To leave out, except, bar.
verb
1
To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
2
Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.
verb
1
To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.
verb
1
To masturbate.
I could go out and take a walk in the park, but I'd rather stay home and bate all day.

📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bate

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