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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

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

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   TAPER definition: 1. to become gradually narrower at one end, or to make something do this: 2. to gradually become…. Learn more.

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

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

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   1. a. : a slender candle. b. : a long waxed wick used especially for lighting candles, lamps, pipes, or fires. c. : a feeble light. 2. a. : a tapering form or figure. b. : gradual diminution of thickness, diameter, or width in an elongated object. c. : a gradual decrease. taper.

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   Learn the meaning of taper as a verb, noun, and adjective, with examples of usage and word history. Find out how to use taper to describe something that becomes smaller or thinner toward one end, or someone who records or edits tape.

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

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   As a noun, taper refers to a shape that narrows at one end, and it's also another word for a candle that is smaller at one end than the other.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordTAPER - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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8. 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.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › tapertaper | meaning of taper in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   Learn the meaning of taper as a verb and a noun, with examples of how to use it in sentences. Find out the origin, synonyms, and related topics of taper in the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.

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

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    Taper is a verb that means to become gradually narrower at one end. It can also be an adjective that describes something that is narrow at one end. See how to use taper in sentences and phrases with translations.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › tapertaper - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    The red glare of the tapers flung a strange unnatural hue on the painted windows of the little Gothic chapel, where none slept save the noble of name, and the high of blood—purple and crimson, the colours mingled together in fantastic combinations, till the rainbow-hued figures seemed to move with supernatural life.