Definition of ebb

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Ebb (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..

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Web :: Web (n.) A band of webbing used to regulate the extension of the hood.
Reciprocation :: Reciprocation (n.) Alternate recurrence or action; as, the reciprocation of the sea in the flow and ebb of tides..
Mildew :: Mildew (n.) A growth of minute powdery or webby fungi, whitish or of different colors, found on various diseased or decaying substances..
Crystal :: Crystal (n.) The material of quartz, in crystallization transparent or nearly so, and either colorless or slightly tinged with gray, or the like; -- called also rock crystal. Ornamental vessels are made of it. Cf. Smoky quartz, Pebble; also Brazilian pebble, under Brazilian..
Boulder :: Boulder (n.) A large stone, worn smooth or rounded by the action of water; a large pebble..
Fissipedia :: Fissipedia (n. pl.) A division of the Carnivora, including the dogs, cats, and bears, in which the feet are not webbed; -- opposed to Pinnipedia..
Cobwebbed :: Cobwebbed (a.) Abounding in cobwebs.
Webby :: Webby (a.) Of or pertaining to a web or webs; like a web; filled or covered with webs.
Pebbling :: Pebbling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pebbl.
Jackstone :: Jackstone (n.) One of the pebbles or pieces used in the game of jackstones.
Jasper :: "Jasper (n.) An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking with a smooth surface. It admits of a high polish, and is used for vases, seals, snuff boxes, etc. When the colors are in stripes or bands, it is called striped / banded jasper. The Egyptian pebble is a brownish yellow jasper..
Reflux :: Reflux (n.) A flowing back, as the return of a fluid; ebb; reaction; as, the flux and reflux of the tides..
Sea Otter :: Sea otter () An aquatic carnivore (Enhydris lutris, / marina) found in the North Pacific Ocean. Its fur is highly valued, especially by the Chinese. It is allied to the common otter, but is larger, with feet more decidedly webbed..
Flow :: Flow (n.) The tidal setting in of the water from the ocean to the shore. See Ebb and flow, under Ebb..
Ebbing :: Ebbing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Eb.
Ebb :: Ebb (v. t.) To cause to flow back.
Reflow :: Reflow (v. i.) To flow back; to ebb.
Ebb :: Ebb (n.) The European bunting.
Recourseful :: Recourseful (a.) Having recurring flow and ebb; moving alternately.
Keld :: Keld (a.) Having a kell or covering; webbed.
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