Definition of Bated

Adjective: bated  bey-tid

  1. Diminished or moderated
    "our bated enthusiasm"; "his bated hopes"
Verb: bate  beyt
  1. Moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
    "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm"
     
  2. Flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
     
  3. (chemistry) soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
    "bate hides and skins"

See also:
bateaux
bates

Anagrams containing the word bated

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