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Definition of
'taper'
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Definitions of
'taper'
1.
(noun)
taper
a convex
shape
that narrows toward a
point
2.
(noun)
taper
the
property
possessed by a
shape
that narrows toward a
point
(as a
wedge
or cone)
3.
(noun)
wick
,
taper
a loosely woven
cord
(in a
candle
or oil lamp) that draws
fuel
by
capillary
action
up into the
flame
4.
(noun)
candle
,
taper
,
wax light
stick
of wax with a
wick
in the
middle
5.
(verb)
taper
diminish gradually
"Interested tapered off"
6.
(verb)
sharpen
,
taper
,
point
give
a
point
to
"The candles are tapered"
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