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bate (EN)
verb

verb “bate”

infinitiv bate; han bates; preteritum bated; supinum bated; gerundium bating
  1. hålla tillbaka
    As the magician reached into his hat, the audience bated their breath in anticipation.
  2. avlägsna
    The chef bated the bruised parts from the apple before slicing it for the pie.