What is another word for tapering point?
Pronunciation: [tˈe͡ɪpəɹɪŋ pˈɔ͡ɪnt] (IPA) 
A tapering point refers to one end of an object that gradually becomes thinner towards its tip. Synonyms for the term include conical point, pointed tip, sharp end, slender taper, and acuate edge. Other alternatives include the term needle-point, which describes a thin and sharp end much like that of a needle. Tapered end and pointed edge are also commonly used to describe objects that narrow towards the end. The term pinched point refers to an end that has been compressed to form a pointed tip. In essence, there are many words and phrases that can be used to describe tapered ends, depending on the context in which they are being used.
