taper
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
tapers;
tapered;
tapering
tapers;
tapered;
tapering
Britannica Dictionary definition of TAPER
[no object]
:
to become gradually smaller toward one end
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leaves that taper to a point
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Her slacks taper [=become narrower] at the ankle.
taper off
[phrasal verb]
:
to become gradually less and less
:
to decrease slowly
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Production has been tapering off.
— tapered
adjective [more tapered; most tapered]
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taper
/ˈteɪpɚ/
noun
plural
tapers
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taper
/ˈteɪpɚ/
noun
plural
tapers
Britannica Dictionary definition of TAPER
1
[count]
a
:
a piece of string covered with wax that is used for lighting lamps, candles, etc.
b
:
a long, thin candle
2
[singular]
:
the shape of something that becomes gradually smaller toward one end
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The taper of her slacks is not flattering.
