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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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