Definition of ebb

• n. - The European bunting.
• 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.
• n. - The state or time of passing away; a falling from a better to a worse state; low state or condition; decline; decay.
• v. i. - To flow back; to return, as the water of a tide toward the ocean; -- opposed to flow.
• v. i. - To return or fall back from a better to a worse state; to decline; to decay; to recede.
• v. t. - To cause to flow back.
• a. - Receding; going out; falling; shallow; low.