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   ta·per

   /ˈtāpər/

   verb

   • 1. diminish or reduce in thickness toward 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 current industry standard taper of 5 degrees"
   • ▪ 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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   The meaning of TAPER is to become progressively smaller toward one end. How to use taper in a sentence.

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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.

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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.

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   To taper is to gradually grow smaller or more narrow or less intense. Taper is often used with the word "off." Part of the power of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is how the two walls appear to taper off into infinity.

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

7. 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.

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

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   1. To become gradually narrower or thinner toward one end. 2. To diminish or lessen gradually. Often used with off: The storm finally tapered off. 3. Sports To decrease one's exercise levels before a competition or race: tapered for a week before the marathon. v. tr. 1. To make thinner or narrower at one end. 2. To make smaller gradually. adj.

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   Taper Definition. tāpər. tapered, tapering, tapers. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Adjective. Idiom. Filter. noun. tapers. A wax candle, esp. a long, slender one. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A long wick coated with wax, used for lighting candles, lamps, etc. Webster's New World.

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    Definition of taper verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    taper meaning, definition, what is taper: to become gradually narrower towards one...: Learn more.