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ebb definition and meaning

n. The European bunting.
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.
n. The state or time of passing away; a falling from a better to a worse state; low state or condition; decline; decay.
v. i. To flow back; to return, as the water of a tide toward the ocean; -- opposed to flow.
v. i. To return or fall back from a better to a worse state; to decline; to decay; to recede.
v. t. To cause to flow back.
a. Receding; going out; falling; shallow; low.

Crossword clues for ebb

- ... and flow
- And not
- Be back before first outgoing tide
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- Decline sea change?
- Depressed, at a low ...
- diminution
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- East Berlin began to wane
- Fade away
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- Falling of the tide
- Flow away
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- Flow back or recede
- Go back into drab bedroom
- Go out (of tide)
- Hey, babe! Every second counts in retreat
- Low tidal phase
- Ocean retreat
- Outflow
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- Outgoing flow, ... tide
- Peter out
- Recede
- Retreat shown in web browser
- Seaside retreat?
- Subside
- Tidal current
- Tidal movement
- Tidal movement away from land
- Wane
- Weak, at low ...