The clear case is very thick at the top, tapering slightly as it goes down.

Its thickness was about two feet at the base, and slightly tapered towards the top.

The wings were slightly tapered in plan and had rounded tips.

Sales tapered slightly to 52,941 - a decline of 5.5%.

The main wing was slightly tapered away from its roots and with square tips.

Instead of being a simple cylinder, it's slightly tapered at the top to create a weighted base.

The larvae are somewhat stout and slightly tapering at each end.

The walls are tapered slightly, shaping the structure into a partial cone.

The head-joint tube is tapered slightly towards the closed end.

The canne is very light, made of chestnut wood and slightly tapered.