1. Diminish gradually
   "Interested tapered off" 
2. Give a point to
   "The candles are tapered"
   - sharpen, point

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

Sounds like: tapir

Derived forms: tapered, tapers, tapering

See also: taper off, tapering

Type of: change form, change shape, convex shape, convexity, cord, decrease, deform, diminish, fall, lamp, lessen, narrowing

Part of: kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp, oil lamp

Encyclopedia: Taper

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