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bate (EN)
verbe

verbe “bate”

infinitif bate; il bates; prét. bated; part. passé bated; gér. bating
  1. retenir
    As the magician reached into his hat, the audience bated their breath in anticipation.
  2. enlever
    The chef bated the bruised parts from the apple before slicing it for the pie.