Ebb current

Ebb current

A movement of tidal current away from shore or down a tidal stream; tide that is flowing out or causing a lower water level.

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ebb current

Natural environment; Coral reefs

The movement of a tidal current away from shore or down a tidal river or estuary.

ebb current

Earth science; Physical oceanography

The tidal current existing during any time the height of the tide is decreasing. These generally flow in a seaward direction. This has been erroneously called ebb tide.

ebb current

Weather; Meteorology

The movement of a tidal current away from the shore or down a tidal river or estuary.

ebb current

Earth science; Mapping science

The movement of a tidal current away from shore or down a tidal river or estuary.

ebb current

Engineering; Coastal engineering

The tidal current away from shore or down a tidal stream. Usually associated with the decrease in the height of the tide.

ebb current

Sports; Scuba diving

A movement of tidal current away from shore or down a tidal stream; tide that is flowing out or causing a lower water level.

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A closed-circuit system which filters exhaled air, then recirculates it for rebreathing by the diver; requires special training and maintenance.

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A point or side from which the wind blows; in the direction from which the wind blows; as opposed to, leeward.

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