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• Ebb

(1):

(v. i.) To flow back; to return, as the water of a tide toward the ocean; - opposed to flow.

(2):

(v. t.) To cause to flow back.

(3):

(n.) The state or time of passing away; a falling from a better to a worse state; low state or condition; decline; decay.

(4):

(a.) Receding; going out; falling; shallow; low.

(5):

(v. i.) To return or fall back from a better to a worse state; to decline; to decay; to recede.

(6):

(n.) The European bunting.

(7):

(n.) The reflux or flowing back of the tide; the return of the tidal wave toward the sea; - opposed to flood; as, the boats will go out on the ebb.