taper in German
taper in German is Kerze, Leuchterkerze, dünne Wachskerze — taper means to become gradually narrower toward one end.
taper in German
Kerze
A slender wax candle.
Leuchterkerze
A slender wax candle.
dünne Wachskerze
A slender wax candle.
Abschrägung
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
Kegel
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
Verjüngung
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
abdrehen
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
abschrägen
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
anschrägen
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
verjüngen
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
verschmälern
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
zuspitzen
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
abnehmen
(ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.
sich verengen
(ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.
sich verjüngen
(ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.
sich zuspitzen
(ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.
spitz zulaufen
(ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.
What does "taper" mean?
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verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.
"The candle tapers to a fine point at the top."
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verb To decrease or reduce gradually.
"Her medication dose will taper off over the next few weeks."
taper in a sentence
- The candle tapers to a fine point at the top.
- Her medication dose will taper off over the next few weeks.
- The central bank began to taper its bond-buying program.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "taper" in German?
"taper" in German is Kerze, Leuchterkerze, dünne Wachskerze. taper means: To become gradually narrower toward one end.
How do you use "taper" in a sentence?
Example: "The candle tapers to a fine point at the top." In German, "taper" is Kerze, Leuchterkerze, dünne Wachskerze.
Are there other ways to say "taper" in German?
Yes — German has 17 translations listed for "taper": Kerze, Leuchterkerze, dünne Wachskerze, Abschrägung, Kegel, Verjüngung.
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