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BATING

(verb, adj., prep.)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Bating.

Bating - as a verb

Moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

Example: "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"

Flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons

Soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

Example: "Bate hides and skins"

Bating - as an adjective

Of the moon, when it is waning.

Bating - as a preposition

Apart from; except.

Example Sentences

"He was bating the fish to lure them closer."
"The team was bating their opponents with trash talk."
"She was bating her eyelashes to flirt with him."
"The cat was bating at the toy mouse."
"The children were bating each other to see who could run the fastest."
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Word Game Points

Is BATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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