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To reduce the force of something; to abate.

To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation

(sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away.

To leave out, except, bar.

Strife; contention.

To contend or strive with blows or arguments.

Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.

An alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning.

A vat which contains this liquid.

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

To hit; strike

Example: As soon as she heard that her father had died, she went into a rage and beat the wall with her fists until her knuckles bled.

To strike or pound repeatedly, usually in some sort of rhythm.

Example: He danced hypnotically while she beat the atabaque.

To strike repeatedly; to inflict repeated blows; to knock vigorously or loudly.

To move with pulsation or throbbing.

To masturbate.

Example: I could go out and take a walk in the park, but I'd rather stay home and bate all day.