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tapering
UK
/ˈteɪpərɪŋ/
US
/ˈteɪpərɪŋ/
taperings
pl
Translations
The tapering of the road made it difficult for large vehicles to pass.
Сужение дороги затрудняло проезд крупногабаритных транспортных средств.
The tapering of the tower gave it a distinct conical shape.
Конус башни придавал ей отчетливую коническую форму.
Additional translations
Definitions
The tapering of the candle made it easier to fit into the holder.
The tapering of the storm's intensity allowed the residents to return to their homes.
Equity markets slipped on fears of an accelerated tapering by the Federal Reserve.
UK
/ˈteɪ.pər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈteɪ.pɚ.ɪŋ/
Present participle used attributively; categorised as separate adjective class.
Translations
The tapering tower stood tall against the skyline.
Сужающаяся башня возвышалась на фоне горизонта.
The tapering end of the pencil made it easier to draw fine lines.
Заостряющийся конец карандаша облегчал рисование тонких линий.
Additional translations
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The tapering tower stood tall against the skyline, its peak almost touching the clouds.
tapering
Gerund
tapered
Past Simple
tapered
Past Participle
tapering
Gerund
UK
/ˈteɪpə/
US
/ˈteɪpər/
Translations
The road begins to taper as it approaches the bridge.
Дорога начинает сужаться по мере приближения к мосту.
The sound of the music began to taper off as we walked away.
Звук музыки начал уменьшаться, когда мы уходили.
The excitement of the crowd began to taper after the main event ended.
Волнение толпы начало затухать после окончания основного события.
Additional translations
Definitions
The candle tapers at the top, making it easier to fit into the holder.
The storm is expected to taper off by the evening.
The athlete decided to taper his training sessions before the big race.
Definitions
The candle had a noticeable taper towards the top.
She lit a taper to illuminate the dark room.
The swimmer's taper lasted ten days before the championship meet.
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The sculptor emphasized the dancer's taper limbs.