Taper and Thinning

Taper

Taper verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

Thinning and taper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thinning" instead an adjective "Taper".

Nearby Words: tape, tapered, tapering, taping, tapper

Thinning

Thinning noun - The act of diluting something.

Taper and thinning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Taper" instead an adjective "Thinning".

Nearby Words: thin, thinned, thinness
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