Meaning of the word taper in English

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taper

US /ˈteɪ.pɚ/
UK /ˈteɪ.pɚ/

Verb

1.

to become gradually narrower at one end, or to make something do this:

Example:
The cave tapered to a narrow passageway.

Noun

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