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Definition of Ebb
1. Noun. A gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number).
2. Verb. Flow back or recede. "The tides ebbed at noon"
3. Noun. The outward flow of the tide.
4. Verb. Hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb.
5. Verb. Fall away or decline. "The patient's strength ebbed away"
Definition of Ebb
1. n. The European bunting.
2. 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.
3. v. i. To flow back; to return, as the water of a tide toward the ocean; -- opposed to flow.
4. v. t. To cause to flow back.
5. a. Receding; going out; falling; shallow; low.
Definition of Ebb
1. to recede [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: recede
Medical Definition of Ebb
1. Falling stage or outward flow, especially of tides. (09 Oct 1997)