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taper
ˈteɪpə
verb
zwężać się
Also
stopniowo zmniejszać
Definition
To diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end, or to gradually lessen or reduce something.
Examples
The road began to taper off into a narrow path.
Droga zaczęła się zwężać w wąską ścieżkę.
The doctor advised him to taper off the medication slowly.
Lekarz zalecił mu stopniowe zmniejszanie dawki leku.
Collocations
taper offtaper downtaper to a point
noun
zwężenie
Also
świeczka(f)
Definition
A gradual narrowing or reduction in thickness of an object, or a thin candle.
Examples
The dress had a slight taper at the waist.
Sukienka miała lekkie zwężenie w talii.
She lit a small taper to see in the dark.
Zapaliła małą świeczkę, żeby widzieć w ciemności.
Collocations
gradual tapercandle tapertaper angle
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