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Meanings of tapered in inglés

Becoming gradually narrower.

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Usage of tapered in inglés
1
The tapered jars we use today were introduced after World War II.
Canning & preserving for dummies 2nd edition
2
The rear end of the short shank tapered to a rounded point.
The Shelters of Stone
3
With his right hand, he picked up a short, tapered bone retoucher.
The Mammoth Hunters
4
Ergonomic, tapered heel fits snugly, allowing for serious cranking on heel hooks.
Climbing Magazine
5
His fingers were long and tapered, his hand warm through her tunic.
Star trek: terok nor: dawn of the eagles
6
But as the Canterbury rebuild tapered off, contractors could cope, he said.
Radio NZ
7
The handle can be left the shape shown or tapered as desired.
The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1: 700 Things for Boys to Do
8
End tapered for the purpose of passing it readily through a loop.
Scientific American, Volume XXIV., No. 12, March 18, 1871 / A ...
9
An experimental test of these facts is performed for a tapered microfiber.
Pubmed
10
Amidst its survey, it saw that some branches came to tapered ends.
Book Four: Tales From Ancient Days
11
Some French pins are tapered, with the ends narrower than the middle.
The cook's illustrated how-to-cook library
12
She achieved complete remission 2 months later, and oral prednisolone was tapered.
Pubmed
13
He made a motion of turning with his hands, tapered fingers spread.
Dogs of war
14
The woman gave a flattered little laugh which tapered to a sigh.
The Henchman
15
After that, God willing, maybe- His voice tapered off into a mumble.
A Canticle For Leibowitz
16
The big head had tapered symmetrically, and had lost its puppy formlessness.
Bruce
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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