To attack; to bait.

To flutter as a hawk; to bait.

when a hawk jumps off the falconer's glove or a perch.

An attempt by a bird of prey to fly when it is tied to a perch or held on a gloved hand.

flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons

To flutter off the fist or perch; an abortive attempt to fly when the bird is restrained by the leash.

A hawk is said to” bate “ when she flutters off from the fist, perch or block, whether from wildness, or for exercise, or in the attempt to chase.