kesmek (nefes)

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Definition of kesmek (nefes) in Turkish English dictionary

{f} bate

An alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning

To cut off, remove, take away

He will not bate an ace of absolute certainty.

Strife; contention

The other merely needs jealousy and bate, of which there are great and easily accessible reservoirs in every human heart.

{v} to take less, abate, sink, cut off

To flutter as a hawk; to bait

To waste away

soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins" flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm

To steep in bate, as hides, in the manufacture of leather

Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously

To contend or strive with blows or arguments

To remit or retrench a part; with of

soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins"

To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation; as, with bated breath

moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm"

To lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower

To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate

To attack; to bait

Related Terms

nefes kesmek

bate

Hyphenation

kes·mek (ne·fes)