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Etymology
1. taper
verb. ['ˈteɪpɝ'] diminish gradually.
Antonyms
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.
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))
3. taper
noun. ['ˈteɪpɝ'] the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone).
Antonyms
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))
4. taper
noun. ['ˈteɪpɝ'] a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame.
Antonyms
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.
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))