taper
Nouns
- (n) a convex shape that narrows toward a point
- (n) the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
- (n) a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame wick,
- (n) stick of wax with a wick in the middle candle, wax light,
Verbs
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(v) diminish gradually
- Interested tapered off
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(v) give a point to
- The candles are tapered