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ebb [n]
 
1)a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
    Synonyms :ebbing wane 
    See Also: decline  decline  wane 
 
2)the outward flow of the tide
    Synonyms :reflux 
    See Also: flow  ebbtide 
 
ebb [v]
 
1)flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon"
    Synonyms :ebb_away ebb_down ebb_off ebb_out 
    See Also: fall_back  surge 
 
2)hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb
    Synonyms :
    See Also: beleaguer 
 
3)fall away or decline; "The patient's strength ebbed away"
    Synonyms :
    See Also: recede 
 



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