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