Какво означава taper на английски?

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taper Значение & определение

0 to become gradually narrower at one end, or to make something do this:
- The cave tapered to a narrow passageway.
- Taper your brows slightly at the end.
- The table was mounted on slender, tapering legs.
1 to gradually become less in amount, or to make something do this:
- The new tax credit will gradually taper for higher earners.
- It is important to taper medication to prevent narcotic withdrawal syndrome.
- When tapering for a race, the athlete's heart rate should be steadier.
- They tapered the workout in the last two weeks before the event.
2 a very thin candle or a very thin strip of wood, used especially in the past for lighting candles, fires, etc.
3 to become gradually narrower:
- [ T ] The drill bit is tapered on one end.

The creature had a cone-shaped body covered with loose, shaggy hair, tapering to a small head.
The top of the building tapers into a cone.
She wore loose silky pants gathered into a deep, fitted waistband and tapering at her ankles.
Roll the dough into a thick sausage about 15cm long, tapering it to a point at one end.
Taper the path to make it appear longer.
Bolton's form has tapered with four losses in the past four games.
The allowance will taper for those with higher incomes.
She tapers the drugs so that mothers will be off medication at the time of delivery.