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 bate
      v 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: soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals
         used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins"