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v moderate or restrain; lessen the force of v flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons v soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments v strike with, or as if with a b…

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  1. v moderate or restrain; lessen the force of v flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons v soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments v strike with, or as if with a baseball bat v wink briefly v have a turn at bat v use a bat v beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight