Definitions for taper

Definitions for (noun) taper

Main entry: candle, taper, wax light

Definition: stick of wax with a wick in the middle


Main entry: wick, taper

Definition: a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame


Main entry: taper

Definition: the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)


Main entry: taper

Definition: a convex shape that narrows toward a point


Definitions for (verb) taper

Main entry: taper

Definition: diminish gradually

Usage: Interested tapered off


Main entry: taper, sharpen, point

Definition: give a point to

Usage: The candles are tapered


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