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1. taper

verb. ['ˈteɪpɝ'] diminish gradually.

Etymology

  • taper (English)
  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tape (English)
  • tæppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • tapor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. taper

verb. ['ˈteɪpɝ'] give a point to.

Etymology

  • taper (English)
  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tape (English)
  • tæppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • tapor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. taper

noun. ['ˈteɪpɝ'] the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone).

Etymology

  • taper (English)
  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tape (English)
  • tæppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • tapor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. taper

noun. ['ˈteɪpɝ'] a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame.

Etymology

  • taper (English)
  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tape (English)
  • tæppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • tapor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. taper

noun. ['ˈteɪpɝ'] a convex shape that narrows toward a point.

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Synonyms

Etymology

  • taper (English)
  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tape (English)
  • tæppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • tapor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. taper

noun. ['ˈteɪpɝ'] stick of wax with a wick in the middle.

Etymology

  • taper (English)
  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • tape (English)
  • tæppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • tapor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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