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Noun
Definition: Strife; contention.
Definition: An alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning.
Verb
Definition: moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm"
Definition: flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
Definition: soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins"
Definition: To reduce the force of something; to abate.
Definition: To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
Definition: To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.
Definition: simple past tense of beat; = beat.
Definition: To masturbate.