ALL meanings of tapered
ta·per
T t - verb without object tapered to become smaller or thinner toward one end. 1
- verb without object tapered to grow gradually lean. 1
- verb with object tapered to make gradually smaller toward one end. 1
- verb with object tapered to reduce gradually. 1
- noun tapered gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object. 1
- noun tapered gradual decrease of force, capacity, etc. 1
- noun tapered anything having a tapering form, as a spire or obelisk. 1
- noun tapered a candle, especially a very slender one. 1
- noun tapered a long wick coated with wax, tallow, or the like, as for use in lighting candles or gas. 1
- adjective tapered becoming narrower towards one end 0