EBB


Meaning of EBB in English

■ noun the movement of the tide out to sea.

■ verb

1》 (of tidewater) move away from the land; recede. Compare with flow .

2》 (often ~ away ) (of an emotion or quality) gradually decrease.

Phrases

at a low ~ in a poor state.

Origin

OE ~a (n.), ~ian (v.), of W. Gmc origin; ult. related to of .

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