1. becoming gradually narrower toward one end

Examples

• The candle had a tapered shape that made it fit perfectly in the holder.
• She wore tapered jeans that were loose at the hips and tight at the ankles.
• The tower’s tapered design helped it withstand strong winds.
• His tapered fingers moved gracefully across the piano keys.
• The carpenter used a tapered drill bit for the precise hole.
• The table legs had a tapered profile that looked elegant.
• The pencil’s tapered point allowed for detailed drawing.