(Of the tide) recede (3)
I believe the answer is:
ebb
(Other definitions for ebb that I've seen before include "Receding movement, as of a tide" , "Tidal retreat" , "Type of tide" , "Fall back" , "Flow back or recede" .)
I believe the answer is:
ebb
(Other definitions for ebb that I've seen before include "Receding movement, as of a tide" , "Tidal retreat" , "Type of tide" , "Fall back" , "Flow back or recede" .)