taper | English to English Dictionary

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taper

('t/eI/p/@/r )

Regularly narrowed toward the point; becoming small toward one end; conical; pyramidical; as, taper fingers.(adjective)

source: webster1913

a convex shape that narrows toward a point(noun.shape)

source: wordnet30
the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)(noun.attribute)

source: wordnet30
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
wick

source: wordnet30
stick of wax with a wick in the middle(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
candle, wax light

source: wordnet30
A small wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light.(noun)

source: webster1913

diminish gradually(verb.change)

Example:
Interested tapered off.

source: wordnet30
give a point to(verb.change)

Example:
The candles are tapered.

Synonym:
point, sharpen

source: wordnet30
To become gradually smaller toward one end; as, a sugar loaf tapers toward one end.(verb)

source: webster1913
To make or cause to taper.(verb)

source: webster1913

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