Taper -

: The practice of reducing exercise or training in the days just before an important competition.

The word has several meanings across different industries and contexts. : The practice of reducing exercise or training

: A shape or design that gradually narrows toward one end (e.g., a tapered cylinder or cone). : The practice of reducing exercise or training

The query is somewhat ambiguous, but here are the three most common interpretations of the word: : The practice of reducing exercise or training