English dictionary

taper

/'t/eI/p/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

Regularly narrowed toward the point; becoming small toward one end; conical; pyramidical; as, <i>taper</i> fingers.

adjective

Source: webster1913

a convex shape that narrows toward a point

noun.shape

Source: WordNet 3.0
the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)

noun.attribute

Source: WordNet 3.0
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

noun.artifact

Synonyms wick

Source: WordNet 3.0
stick of wax with a wick in the middle

noun.artifact

Synonyms candle wax light

Source: WordNet 3.0
A small wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light.

noun

Source: webster1913

diminish gradually

verb.change

Examples
Interested tapered off.

Source: WordNet 3.0
give a point to

verb.change

Examples
The candles are tapered.

Synonyms point sharpen

Source: WordNet 3.0
To become gradually smaller toward one end; as, a sugar loaf <i>tapers</i> toward one end.

verb

Source: webster1913
To make or cause to taper.

verb

Source: webster1913