the european bunting.-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.-the state or time of passing away; a falling from a better to a worse state; low state or condition; decline; decay.-to flow back; to return, as the water of a tide toward the ocean; -- opposed to flow.-to return or fall back from a better to a worse state; to decline; to decay; to recede.-to cause to flow back.-receding; going out; falling; shallow; low.