Tapering Synonyms & Definitions

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• TaperingDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Taper
2. (a.) Becoming gradually smaller toward one end.

• TaperDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (v. t.) To make or cause to taper.
2. (n.) A small wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light.
3. (v. i.) To become gradually smaller toward one end; as, a sugar loaf tapers toward one end.
4. (n.) A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness in an elongated object; as, the taper of a spire.
5. (a.) Regularly narrowed toward the point; becoming small toward one end; conical; pyramidical; as, taper fingers.