ebb tide

noun

Definition of ebb tide

1 : the tide while ebbing or at ebb

2 : a period or state of decline

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The ebbing tides of winter layoffs cut O’Donnell loose from Angeline. — Craig Laban, Philly.com, "Atlantic City restaurants: New casinos, diverse independent spots create rising culinary energy," 6 July 2018 While the ocean forecast is good, there is a 10-foot swing in the ebbing tide (starts late morning) and that makes for treacherous bar crossings in the best weather. — Bill Monroe, OregonLive.com, "Fishing group to launch an ambitious goal: annual Willamette spring salmon runs 100,000 strong," 29 Dec. 2017

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More Definitions for ebb tide

ebb tide

noun

: the tide while it is flowing outward from the land

: a low point or condition