bate (EN)

verb

verb “bate”

1. to hold back, especially while waiting for something
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   As the magician reached into his hat, the audience bated their breath in anticipation.
2. to remove
   The chef bated the bruised parts from the apple before slicing it for the pie.