taper in Portuguese
taper in Portuguese is afunilamento, conicidade — taper means to become gradually narrower toward one end.
taper in Portuguese
afunilamento
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
conicidade
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
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 Portuguese?
"taper" in Portuguese is afunilamento, conicidade. 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 Portuguese, "taper" is afunilamento, conicidade.
Are there other ways to say "taper" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "taper": afunilamento, conicidade.
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