bate
VERB
/beɪt/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH B
bate is a valid 4-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
B3A1T1E1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING
What does bate mean?
VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons.
BROADER
2
Moderate or restrain; lessen the force of.
“He bated his breath when talking about this affair”
BROADER
3
Soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments.
“bate hides and skins”
BROADER
AT THE BOARD