bate

Noun

bate noun

1. Strife; contention.

bate 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

bate verb

1. To reduce the force of something; to abate.
2. To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
3. (sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away.
4. To leave out, except, bar.

bate verb

1. To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
2. Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.

bate verb

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

bate verb

1. To hit; strike“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.”
2. To strike or pound repeatedly, usually in some sort of rhythm.“He danced hypnotically while she beat the atabaque.”
3. To strike repeatedly; to inflict repeated blows; to knock vigorously or loudly.
4. To move with pulsation or throbbing.

bate verb

1. To masturbate.“I could go out and take a walk in the park, but I'd rather stay home and bate all day.”