ebb and flow
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Ebb and flow — Ebb Ebb, n. [AS. ebba; akin to Fries. ebba, D. eb, ebbe, Dan. & G. ebbe, Sw. ebb, cf. Goth. ibuks backward; prob. akin to E. even.] 1. The reflux or flowing back of the tide; the return of the tidal wave toward the sea; opposed to {flood}; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ebb and flow — or Flood and Drain is a form of hydroponics that is known for its simplicity, reliability of operation, and low initial investment, while providing the advantages of hydroponics. Also called E F , it is a system of arranging pots filled with… … Wikipedia
ebb and flow — noun 1. : the alternate ebb and flood of the tide 2. : a condition or rhythm of alternate forward and backward movement or of alternate decline and renewed advance the ebb and flow of battle the ebbs and flows of business * * * ebb and flow, 1.… … Useful english dictionary
ebb and flow — 1. noun a) The flowing out and in of the tide. b) A large flowing out and in. 2. verb To alternately ebb and flow. As true we are as flesh and blood can be: / The sea will ebb and flow, heaven show his face … Wiktionary
Ebb and Flow Jungalows — (Midigama East,Шри Ланка) Категория отеля: 4 звездочный отель Адрес: Midigama … Каталог отелей
ebb-and-flow spring — ; ebbing and flowing well See spring, ebb and flow … Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology
ebb-and-flow structure — noun : stratified rock structure characterized by alternating horizontal and cross bedded layers thought to be produced by tidal ebb and flow … Useful english dictionary
ebb and flow — Synonyms and related words: Lissajous figure, alternate, alternation, back and fill, back and forth, battledore and shuttlecock, be poised, billow, break, comb, come and go, coming and going, crash, dash, direct tide, ebb, ebb tide, flood, flood… … Moby Thesaurus
ebb and flow — receding and advancing of the ocean tide, fluctuating movement, rise and fall of anything; (Slang) ups and downs … English contemporary dictionary
ebb and flow — 1) to keep becoming smaller or weaker and then larger or stronger Enthusiasm for reform ebbed and flowed. 2) to keep changing between two states The battle ebbed and flowed around them … English dictionary
