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tapered

UK
/ˈteɪpəd/
US
/ˈteɪpərd/

Translations

taperedadjective
more tapered
Comp.
most tapered
Super.
UK
/ˈteɪpəd/
US
/ˈteɪpərd/
The tapered design of the vase made it perfect for holding a single flower.
Le design effilé du vase le rendait parfait pour accueillir une seule fleur.
Additional translations
coniqueTerme plus technique ou géométrique.
fuseléS’emploie souvent pour une forme élégante ou allongée.
Synonyms
slender
gradual
pointed
conical
narrowed
taperedpast participle
UK
/ˈteɪ.pəd/
US
/ˈteɪ.pɚd/
Used as a participial adjective derived from the verb "taper".
The craftsman inserted tapered wooden dowels into the furniture joints.
L’artisan a inséré des chevilles en bois effilées dans les assemblages du meuble.
Additional translations
fuseléS’emploie souvent pour une forme élégante ou allongée.
coniqueTerme plus technique ou géométrique.
taperverb

tapered

Past Simple

tapered
Past Simple
tapered
Past Participle
tapering
Gerund
UK
/ˈteɪpə/
US
/ˈteɪpər/
diminuer progressivementSe dit d’une baisse graduelle d’intensité, de quantité ou d’activité.
The storm is expected to taper off by the evening.
La tempête devrait diminuer progressivement d’ici le soir.
s’effilerPour un objet qui devient progressivement plus étroit vers une extrémité.
The candle tapers at the top, making it easier to fit into the holder.
La bougie s’effile vers le haut, ce qui facilite son insertion dans le chandelier.
Synonyms
slacken
diminish
decrease
lessen
reduce
fade
weaken

Definitions

taperedadjective
Gradually narrowing or becoming thinner towards one end.
The tapered design of the vase made it perfect for holding a single flower.
taperedpast participle
Made or fashioned so as to become gradually narrower toward one end; having been tapered.
The craftsman inserted tapered wooden dowels into the furniture joints.
taperverb
To diminish or reduce in thickness toward one end.
The candle tapers at the top, making it easier to fit into the holder.
To gradually lessen or diminish.
The storm is expected to taper off by the evening.
To gradually decrease the amount, number, or extent of something.
The athlete decided to taper his training sessions before the big race.
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