Gradually becoming narrower toward one end.
“The bottom is wide, but it's tapered toward the top, like a tower.”
“Each leg is tapered, so it looks thinner near the floor.”
Use 'tapered' in Task 8 to describe objects like tools, bottles, or plant-like shapes that narrow at one end, which adds precision to your shape description. It works well in the phrase 'it's tapered at the top,' giving the listener a clear visual without extra words. This is a strong alternative to simply saying 'it gets thinner.'
Synonyms: narrowing, pointed, tapering