Taper Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Taper

Meaning 1 : a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

    Synonyms : wick
Meaning 2 : stick of wax with a wick in the middle

    Synonyms : candle,  wax light
Meaning 3 : give a point to

    Example : The candles are tapered

    Synonyms : point,  sharpen
Meaning 4 : a convex shape that narrows toward a point

Meaning 5 : diminish gradually

    Example : Interested tapered off

Meaning 6 : the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)


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