Definitions for taperˈteɪ pər
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ta•perˈteɪ pər(v.i.)
to become smaller or thinner toward one end.
to grow gradually lean.
(v.t.)to make gradually smaller toward one end.
to reduce gradually.
taper off, to become gradually more slender toward one end. to cease by degrees; decrease; diminish.
Category: Verb Phrase
(n.)gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object.
gradual decrease of force, capacity, etc.
a candle, esp. a very slender one.
a long wick coated with wax, tallow, or the like, as for use in lighting candles or gas.
Origin of taper:
bef. 900; ME: wax candle, OE, var. of tapur, by dissimilation from *papurpaper
tap•erˈteɪ pər(n.)
a person who records or edits magnetic tape.
Princeton's WordNet
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)
wick, taper(noun)
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
candle, taper, wax light(verb)
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
taper(verb)
diminish gradually
"Interested tapered off"
sharpen, taper, point(verb)
give a point to
"The candles are tapered"
Wiktionary
taper(Noun)
One who operates a tape machine.
taper(Noun)
Someone who works with tape or tapes.
Origin: From tapor, apparently from papyrus
Webster Dictionary
Taper(noun)
a small wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light
Taper(noun)
a tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness in an elongated object; as, the taper of a spire
Taper(adj)
regularly narrowed toward the point; becoming small toward one end; conical; pyramidical; as, taper fingers
Taper(verb)
to become gradually smaller toward one end; as, a sugar loaf tapers toward one end
Taper(verb)
to make or cause to taper
Translations for taper
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
taper(noun)
a long, thin type of candle.
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