bates
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Is bates a Scrabble word?
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- Wordle Yes
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What is the meaning of bates?
Definition
verb (English)
1. moderate or restrain; lessen the force ofExamples: "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm"Synonyms: bate
2. flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falconsSynonyms: bate
3. soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatmentsExamples: "bate hides and skins"Synonyms: bate
4. strike with, or as if with a baseball batExamples: "bat the ball"Synonyms: bat
5. wink brieflyExamples: "bat one's eyelids"Synonyms: bat, flutter
6. have a turn at batExamples: "Jones bats first, followed by Martinez"Synonyms: bat
Definition source: Wiktionary