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taper > 6 senses
NOUN1taperA convex shape that narrows toward a point
2taperThe property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
3taper, wickA loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
4taper, candle, wax lightStick of wax with a wick in the middle
VERB1taperDiminish gradually
2taper, sharpen, pointGive a point to
taper > pronunciation
Soundstey'per
Rhymesasper, bagpiper, beekeeper, and 133 more rhymes in per...
taper > noun 1, shape
MeaningA convex shape that narrows toward a point.
Broaderconvex shape, convexity
Verbstaper
taper > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone).
Broadernarrowing
Narrowerpoint, pointedness; unpointedness
Verbstaper
taper > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame.
Synonymswick
Part ofcandle, taper, wax light; oil lamp, kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp
Broadercord
Narrowercandlewick
taper > noun 4, artifact
MeaningStick of wax with a wick in the middle.
Synonymscandle, wax light
Partscandlewick; wick, taper
Broaderlamp
Narrowerchandlery; dip; rushlight, rush candle; vigil light, vigil candle
taper > verb 1, change
MeaningDiminish gradually.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"Interested tapered off"
Broaderdecrease, diminish, lessen, fall
Nounstapering
taper > verb 2, change
MeaningGive a point to.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"The candles are tapered"
Synonymssharpen, point
Broaderchange shape, change form, deform
See alsotaper off; taper off
Narroweracuminate
Nounstaper; taper

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