Go back, as of the tide (3)
I believe the answer is:
ebb
(Other definitions for ebb that I've seen before include "Flow back or recede" , "Go out or recede like tide" , "Tidal outflow" , "(Water) recede" , "Type of tide" .)
I believe the answer is:
ebb
(Other definitions for ebb that I've seen before include "Flow back or recede" , "Go out or recede like tide" , "Tidal outflow" , "(Water) recede" , "Type of tide" .)