Taper ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Taper ( verb )

1. To become gradually thinner or narrower at one end.
2. To decrease or reduce gradually.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word "taperen" meaning "to become smaller or narrower".

Examples:

1. The candle tapers at the top.
2. The road tapers to a single lane.
3. The skinniest part of the hourglass is where the sand tapers.
4. He tapered his training schedule before the marathon.
5. The company tapered its production to match the decrease in demand.

(As a noun)

Taper ( noun )

1. To become gradually thinner or narrower at one end.
2. To decrease or reduce gradually.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word "taperen" meaning "to become smaller or narrower".

Examples:

1. The candle tapers at the top.
2. The road tapers to a single lane.
3. The skinniest part of the hourglass is where the sand tapers.
4. He tapered his training schedule before the marathon.
5. The company tapered its production to match the decrease in demand.