Taper — synonyms, definition

1. taper (Verb)

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taper (Verb) — Diminish gradually. ex. "Interested tapered off"

taper (Verb) — Give a point to. ex. "The candles are tapered"

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2. taper (Noun)

candle wax light wick

taper (Noun) — A convex shape that narrows toward a point.

taper (Noun) — The property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone).

taper (Noun) — A loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame.

taper (Noun) — Stick of wax with a wick in the middle.

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