tapers

[US]/ˈteɪpəz/
[UK]/ˈteɪpərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.long objects that gradually become narrower; faint light; very thin candles

Phrases & Collocations

tapers off

tapers down

tapers in

tapers out

tapers towards

tapers off gradually

tapers at ends

tapers to point

tapers to thin

tapers with time

Example Sentences

the artist uses a brush that tapers at the end for finer details.

as the candle burns, it tapers down to a small point.

the road tapers off into a narrow path through the forest.

the chef's knife tapers to a sharp edge for precision cutting.

the building's design features a roof that tapers upward.

the fabric tapers at the waist, creating a flattering silhouette.

as the discussion continued, the topics began to taper off.

the trail tapers down to a stream at the bottom of the hill.

the performance tapers to a quiet conclusion.

the sales of the product began to taper after the initial launch.

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