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