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taper


I - noun
1. a convex shape that narrows toward a point
Hypernyms:
convex shape, convexity
2. the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
Hypernyms:
narrowing
Hyponyms:
point, pointedness, unpointedness
3. a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
Syn:
wick
Hypernyms:
cord
Hyponyms:
candlewick
Part Holonyms:
oil lamp, kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp, candle, wax light
4. stick of wax with a wick in the middle
Syn:
candle, wax light
Hypernyms:
lamp
Hyponyms:
chandlery, dip, rushlight, rush candle, vigil light, vigil candle
Part Meronyms:
candlewick, wick

II - verb
1. diminish gradually (Freq. 1)
- Interested tapered off
Derivationally related forms:
tapering
Hypernyms:
decrease, diminish, lessen, fall
Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
2. give a point to
- The candles are tapered
Syn:
sharpen, point
See Also:
taper off
Derivationally related forms:
point (for: point)
Hypernyms:
change shape, change form, deform
Hyponyms:
acuminate
Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something

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