Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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bate | No | No | Yes | No |
curb | Yes | No | Yes | No |
bate (noun) | curb (noun) |
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the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess | |
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) | |
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse |
bate (verb) | curb (verb) |
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soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments | place restrictions on |
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons | keep to the curb |
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of | lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |