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Taper Very Common

Taper has 10 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a convex shape that narrows toward a point

"The chisel's blade tapered to a sharp edge, allowing it to carve fine details into the wood."

2

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

"The handle of the antique chisel had worn down to such a sharp taper that it was nearly impossible to grip comfortably."

3

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

"He trimmed the cotton taper of his ancient oil lamp to keep the wick from smoking."

4

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

"The candle began to melt as it burned down from its wide base toward the narrow tip."

5

A slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle

"The local radio station hired an experienced taper to record the live concert for their archive."

6

One who operates a tape machine.

Verb
1

diminish gradually

"Interested tapered off"

2

give a point to

"The candles are tapered"

3

To make thinner or narrower at one end.

"The carpenter sanded down the edge of the wooden dowel until it tapered to a sharp point for easy insertion into the hole."