(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.