taper in Italian
taper in Italian is smusso, stearica, stoppino — taper means to become gradually narrower toward one end.
taper in Italian
smusso
A slender wax candle.
stearica
A slender wax candle.
stoppino
A slender wax candle.
conicità
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
rastrematura
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
rastremazione
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
smusso
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
affilare
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
affusolare
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
smussare
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
assottigliare
(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."
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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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What is "taper" in Italian?
"taper" in Italian is smusso, stearica, stoppino. 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 Italian, "taper" is smusso, stearica, stoppino.
Are there other ways to say "taper" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 10 translations listed for "taper": smusso, stearica, stoppino, conicità, rastrematura, rastremazione.
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