How is the word сужаться translated from Russian to English

English translation
taper
verb

Постепенно становиться уже к одному концу.

To become gradually narrower toward one end.

Examples with “сужаться”

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  • Брюки сужаются к щиколотке. — The trousers taper at the ankle.

  • К вечеру дождь стал убывать. — The rain tapered off by the evening.

  • Свеча сужается кверху? — Does the candle taper toward the top?

  • Продажи обычно убывают после праздников. — Sales usually taper off after the holidays.

  • Рукава аккуратно сужаются от локтя к запястью. — The sleeves taper neatly from elbow to wrist.

  • Когда толпа начнёт убывать? — When will the crowd start to taper off?

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