bates

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
  2. verb flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
  3. verb soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

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