taper

A noun referring to a shape that narrows toward a point, or a slender candle or cord used in lamps.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее форму, сужающуюся к концу, или тонкую свечу или фитиль, используемый в лампах.esSustantivo que designa una forma que se estrecha hacia un extremo, o una vela fina o mecha utilizada en lámparas.frNom désignant une forme qui va en s'effilant vers le bout, ou une fine bougie ou mèche utilisée dans les lampes.deEin Gegenstand oder eine Form, die sich zum Ende hin verjüngt oder zuspitzt; auch eine dünne Kerze oder ein Docht, der in Lampen verwendet wird.ptSubstantivo que designa uma forma que se estreita em direção à extremidade, ou uma vela fina ou pavio usado em lamparinas.zh名词，指逐渐变细的形状或物体，或指细长的蜡烛或灯芯。arاسم يدل على شكل مخروطي يتدقق نحو طرفه، أو على شمعة رفيعة أو فتيلة تستخدم في المصابيح.

1. Narrowing shape B2 formal

   A convex shape that gradually becomes narrower toward one end.

   • The taper of the mountain peak was clearly visible against the sky.
   • The tool has a gentle taper for precision work.
   • The design features a smooth taper from the base to the tip.

   ruСужениеesEstrechamiento gradualfrForme effiléedeVerjüngungptEstreitamentozh锥形arالتضييق التدريجي

   Antonymes: bulgeflareswellingwidening

2. Property of narrowing B2 formal

   The property of a shape that narrows toward a point, like a wedge or cone.

   • The taper of the wedge helps it fit into tight spaces.
   • The cone's taper allows it to stand upright.
   • The architect emphasized the taper of the columns.

   ruСужениеesConicidadfrRétrécissement progressifdeVerjüngungptAfunilamentozh锥度arالتضييق

   Synonymes: attenuationconvergencenarrowingtapering

3. Wick or cord C1 formal

   A loosely woven cord in a candle or oil lamp that draws fuel upward by capillary action into the flame.

   • The taper in the oil lamp needs to be replaced.
   • He trimmed the taper to ensure an even burn.
   • The candle's taper was made of cotton fibers.

   ruФитильesMechafrMèche (de bougie ou de lampe)deDochtptPaviozh烛芯arفتيل

   Synonymes: candlewickwick

4. Stick of wax B1 formal

   A stick of wax with a wick in the middle, used as a candle.

   • She lit a taper to illuminate the dark room.
   • The table was decorated with a single taper.
   • He used a taper to light the fireplace.

   ruТонкая свечаesVela de cerafrBougie cylindriquedeWachskerzeptVela finazh细蜡烛arشمعة رفيعة

   Synonymes: candledip

• tapers plural form
• tapers' possessive plural form
• taper's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of gradually decreasing in thickness, width, or intensity towards one end.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия постепенного уменьшения толщины, ширины или интенсивности к одному концу.esVerbo que indica la acción de disminuir gradualmente en grosor, anchura o intensidad hacia un extremo.frVerbe signifiant diminuer progressivement en épaisseur, en largeur ou en intensité vers une extrémité, ou aller en s'amenuisant jusqu'à disparaître.deVerb, das die allmähliche Abnahme von Dicke, Breite oder Intensität zu einem Ende hin bezeichnet, z. B. beim Verjüngen von Gegenständen oder beim Nachlassen von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de diminuir gradualmente a espessura, a largura ou a intensidade em direção a uma extremidade; também pode significar reduzir ou diminuir algo de forma progressiva.zh表示逐渐变细、变窄或强度、程度逐渐减弱的动作，指向一端越来越细或慢慢减小。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على التناقص التدريجي في السُمك أو العرض أو الشدة باتجاه أحد الطرفين، وكذلك على التضاؤل أو الانحسار شيئًا فشيئًا.

1. Diminish gradually B2 formal

   To become gradually smaller, narrower, or less intense.

   • The noise from the party began to taper off after midnight.
   • Her enthusiasm for the project tapered as the deadline approached.
   • The path tapers to a narrow trail near the summit.

   ruПостепенно уменьшатьсяesDisminuir gradualmentefrDiminuer graduellementdeSich allmählich verringernptDiminuir gradualmentezh逐渐减小arالتناقص التدريجي

   Synonymes: abatedeclinedecreasediminishdwindlelessennarrowshrinksubsidewane

   Antonymes: expandgrowincreaseintensifyswell

2. Give a point to B2 formal

   To shape something so that it becomes narrower or pointed at one end.

   • The carpenter tapered the end of the wooden leg to fit the hole.
   • She carefully tapered the pencil with a sharp knife.
   • The tailor tapered the sleeves of the jacket for a better fit.

   ruЗаострятьesafinar en puntafrEffiler en pointedeZuspitzenptAfunilarzh使变尖arتدبيب

   Synonymes: attenuatenarrowpointsharpenthin

• tapered past participle
• tapered past simple
• tapering present participle
• tapers third person singular

Variantes phrasal: taper off