EBB

noun the european bunting.

2. ebb ·vt to cause to flow back.

3. ebb ·adj receding; going out; falling; shallow; low.

4. ebb ·vi to flow back; to return, as the water of a tide toward the ocean;

— opposed to flow.

5. ebb ·noun the state or time of passing away; a falling from a better to a worse state; low state or condition; decline; decay.

6. ebb ·noun 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.

7. ebb ·vi to return or fall back from a better to a worse state; to decline; to decay; to recede.