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   taper

   /ˈteɪpə/

   verb

   • 1. diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end: "the tail tapers to a rounded tip" Similar narrowthin (out)become narrowbecome narrowerbecome thinbecome thinnercome to a pointattenuateOpposite thickenswell
   • ▪ gradually lessen: "the impact of the dollar's depreciation started to taper off" Similar decreaselessendwindlediminishreducesubsidedeclinedie offdie awaydie downfadepeter outwaneebbabatewind downslacken (off)fall offdrop offtrail off/awaylet upthin outweakenwiltslumpplummetfall off a cliffOpposite increase

   noun

   • 1. a slender candle: "he lit the tapers in the silver candelabra"
   • ▪ a wick coated with wax, used for conveying a flame.
   • 2. a gradual narrowing: "the strong taper of her back"
   • ▪ a gradual or incremental reduction: "with the taper in training, athletes can feel less hungry"

   Word Origin Old English (denoting any wax candle), dissimilated form (by alteration of p- to t-) of Latin papyrus (see papyrus), the pith of which was used for candle wicks.

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • T

     1

   • A

     1

   • P

     3

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTAPER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of taper as a verb and a noun, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to pronounce taper and see translations in other languages.

   • English (US)

     TAPER meaning: 1. to become gradually narrower at one end,...

   • Znaczenie Taper, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     TAPER definicja: 1. to become gradually narrower at one end,...

   • Taper Off

     TAPER OFF definition: 1. to become gradually narrower at one...

   • Taper Turkish Translation

     TAPER translate: gittikçe incelmek, giderek sivrilmek,...

   • Taper: Ukrainian Translation

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   • Taper: Danish Translation

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   • Taper: Thai Translation

     taper translate: เทียนขนาดเล็ก,...

   • Taper: Czech Translation

     TAPER - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › taperTaper Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Dec 4, 2016 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word taper as a verb, noun, and adjective. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of taper.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › taperTAPER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   gradual diminution of width or thickness in an elongated object. gradual decrease of force, capacity, etc. anything having a tapering form, as a spire or obelisk. a candle, especially a very slender one. a long wick coated with wax, tallow, or the like, as for use in lighting candles or gas.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTAPER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A taper is a long, thin candle or a thin wooden strip that is used for lighting fires.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › taperTaper - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   As a verb, taper can refer not just to physical objects that narrow: the weather forecast might call for heavy snow that will taper off at the end of the day, and public interest in a political scandal might taper off over time.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › taperTaper - definition of taper by The Free Dictionary

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   Taper can be a noun, verb, or adjective that means a slender candle, a gradual decrease, or a narrowing shape. Learn how to use taper in different contexts and avoid confusing it with tapir.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTAPER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   TAPER definition: to become gradually narrower at one end. Learn more.