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bate (EN)
verb

verb “bate”

infinitiv bate; han bates; preteritum bated; perfektum part. bated; ger. bating
  1. holde tilbake
    As the magician reached into his hat, the audience bated their breath in anticipation.
  2. fjerne
    The chef bated the bruised parts from the apple before slicing it for the pie.