bate

An archaic verb meaning to reduce, lessen, or diminish in force or intensity; also used in the phrase 'with bated breath'.

• 🌐فعل قديم يعني تقليل الشيء أو إضعافه أو خفض قوته أو حدته؛ ويُستعمل في عبارة "with bated breath" أي حابسًا أنفاسه من شدة الترقب أو الخوف.

1. Moderate or restrain C2 formal

   To lessen the force or intensity of something; to hold back or restrain.

   • He spoke with bated breath, barely able to contain his excitement.
   • The king bated his anger and listened to the petitioner.
   • She could not bate her curiosity any longer.

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   المرادفات: abatecheckcontrolcurbdiminishlessenmoderatereducerestraintemper

   الأضداد: aggravatefreeheightenincreaseintensifyreleaseunleash

2. Flap wings wildly (falconry) C2 formal british

   A term used in falconry meaning to flap the wings wildly or frantically, usually when a hawk is agitated or trying to escape.

   • The falcon bated its wings against the jesses.
   • The hawk bated repeatedly, trying to free itself from the glove.
   • The trainer calmed the bird after it bated in fright.

   🌐رفرفة الجناحين باضطراب (الصقارة)

   المرادفات: beatflapflutter

3. Soak in a special solution (leatherworking) C2 formal

   To soak leather or animal skins in a special solution to soften them and remove chemicals used in previous treatments.

   • The tanner bated the hides in a lime solution.
   • Leather must be properly bated before it can be dyed.
   • The craftsman bated the skin to make it supple.

   🌐نقع الجلود في محلول خاص (دباغة)