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to taper
01
to become smaller in size, amount, or number over time
Intransitive
Example
After the peak season, customer inquiries tapered.
By the end of the year, the energy consumption will have tapered due to the installation of energy-efficient systems.
The enthusiasm for the event is tapering as the date approaches.
02
to gradually reduce the thickness or width of something towards one end
Transitive: to taper sth
Example
The carpenter carefully tapered the edges of the wooden dowel to create a sharp point for the arrow.
She used a pencil sharpener to taper the end of the drawing pencil, ensuring precise lines for her sketches.
The blacksmith heated the metal rod and skillfully tapered it to form a sharp tip for the fence post.
Taper
01
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
02
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
03
the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
04
a convex shape that narrows toward a point
Example
After the peak season, customer inquiries tapered.
By the end of the year, the energy consumption will have tapered due to the installation of energy-efficient systems.
The enthusiasm for the event is tapering as the date approaches.
The intensity of the storm was tapering as it moved away from the coast.
As the project nears completion, the workload begins to taper.
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