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to taper
01
diminuir, reduzir-se
to become smaller in size, amount, or number over time
Intransitive
Exemplos
The intensity of the storm was tapering as it moved away from the coast.
A intensidade da tempestade estava diminuindo à medida que se afastava da costa.
02
reduzir gradualmente, afilar
to gradually reduce the thickness or width of something towards one end
Transitive: to taper sth
Exemplos
The chef expertly tapered the vegetable slices, creating elegant, pointed garnishes for the dish.
O chef habilmente afilou as fatias de legumes, criando elegantes e pontiagudas guarnições para o prato.
Taper
01
vela, candeia
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
02
pavio, mecha
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
03
conicidade, afilamento
the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
04
cone, forma cónica
a convex shape that narrows toward a point
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