ebb tide

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The period between high tide and low tide during which water level is falling.

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  • They left port on the ebb tide.
  • We went out to sea on the ebb tide.
  • We had to wait for the ebb tide to navigate the shallow channel safely.
  • The ship could only depart during the ebb tide.
  • Walking along the beach during the ebb tide reveals hidden shells and sea creatures.
  • Fishermen often prefer to fish during the ebb tide for certain species.
  • The powerful current of the ebb tide can be dangerous for swimmers.
  • As the ebb tide began, the sandbanks became visible.
  • The coastal survey will begin at the start of the next ebb tide.
  • They waited patiently for the ebb tide to reveal the hidden treasures of the beach.
  • The strong smell of the mudflats is most noticeable during the ebb tide.
  • The currents were strongest during the peak ebb tide.
  • It is only at the lowest point of the ebb tide that you can cross to the island on foot.
  • We had to anchor and wait for the ebb tide to pass before continuing our journey.
  • The water level is falling; the ebb tide is currently in progress.
  • During an ebb tide, the water level in the harbor significantly drops.
  • While the ebb tide was pulling the water out, we collected samples from the exposed seabed.
  • The natural phenomenon of ebb tide occurs twice daily in most coastal areas.
  • Sailors always check the timing of the ebb tide before setting sail from this harbor.
  • He meticulously studied the charts to predict the exact time of the ebb tide.