Definition of Ebb
Ebb
Eb·b


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A movement of the tide away from the shore.

e.g. The ebb of the tide revealed hidden rocks on the beach.

(verb)
to recede, the act of water flowing or backing away;

e.g. The water ebbs and flow calmly on the beach.

(noun)
the receding movement of a tide out to sea;

e.g. The ebb tide pushed the abandoned boat further into the sea.



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