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Meaning of taper


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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  taper
      n 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 [syn: {wick},
         {taper}]
      4: stick of wax with a wick in the middle [syn: {candle},
         {taper}, {wax light}]
      v 1: diminish gradually; "Interested tapered off"
      2: give a point to; "The candles are tapered" [syn: {sharpen},
         {taper}, {point}]


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