1. Becoming gradually narrower
   "trousers with tapered legs";
   - tapering, narrowing

1. Gradually become narrower or thinner toward one end
   "The candle tapers to a point"
    
2. Gradually diminish or reduce in amount, intensity, or strength
   "We'll taper off the medication over the next few weeks";
   - taper off
    
3. Give a point to
   "The candles are tapered";
   - sharpen, point

See also: narrow

Type of: change form, change shape, deform

Encyclopedia: Taper, Mark