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ebb tide [′eb ‚tīd] (oceanography) The portion of the tide cycle between high water and the following low water. Also known as falling tide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But I should say that if he turns up anywhere, he'll come ashore somewhere about Grinidge to-morrow, at ebb tide, eh, mate? was floating down the broad Ugambi with ebb tide and current. The leaded windows were bright and speckless, and the door-stone was as clean as a white boulder at ebb tide. |
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