Bate

Pronunciation

 * Homophones: bait
 * Homophones: bait
 * Homophones: bait

Verb

 * 1)  To reduce the force of something; to abate.
 * 2)  To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation; as, with bated breath.
 * 3)  To cut off, remove, take away.

Noun

 * 1) Strife; contention.

Verb

 * 1)  To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
 * 2)   Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously.

Noun

 * 1) An alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning.
 * 2) A vat which contains this liquid.

Verb

 * 1)  To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.