English to English
noun
- an instance of becoming narrow
source: WordNet 3.0
- a decrease in width
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of making something narrower
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act of contracting, or of making or becoming less in breadth or extent.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- becoming gradually narrower
Long tapering fingers.
Trousers with tapered legs.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom
source: WordNet 3.0