Definition of Taper

Verb: taper  tey-pu(r)

  1. Diminish gradually
    "Interested tapered off"
     
  2. Give a point to
    "The candles are tapered";
    - sharpen, point
Noun: taper  tey-pu(r)
  1. A convex shape that narrows toward a point
     
  2. The property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
     
  3. A loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
    - wick
     
  4. Stick of wax with a wick in the middle
    - candle, wax light

See also:
tapenades
tapered

Anagrams containing the word taper

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