The shaft tapers toward its outer end. Tapers means
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Correct answer to question 60 (Word Knowledge): narrows gradually
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A tapered shaft loses thickness steadily along its length, so narrows gradually is the match. The word is common in shop work, as in a taper pin or a tapered bearing.
Updated: November 2026
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