taper (Meaning)
taper (n)
a convex shape that narrows toward a point
the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
taper (v)
diminish gradually
give a point to
taper (n.)
A small wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light.
A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness in an elongated object; as, the taper of a spire.
taper (a.)
Regularly narrowed toward the point; becoming small toward one end; conical; pyramidical; as, taper fingers.
taper (v. i.)
To become gradually smaller toward one end; as, a sugar loaf tapers toward one end.
taper (v. t.)
To make or cause to taper.
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taper Sentence Examples
- The doctor recommended he taper off his medication gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
- The highway tapered into a narrow country road, leading to a quaint village.
- The candle's flame tapered and flickered, casting an eerie glow on the room.
- The temperature has been tapering off throughout the day, signaling the approach of autumn.
- The mountain trail narrowed and tapered, becoming more treacherous as they ascended.
- The speaker's voice tapered to a whisper as they approached a delicate topic.
- The investment fund's value has been tapering, causing concern among investors.
- The balloon's strings tapered out, slowly floating away into the sky.
- The artist tapered the edges of the canvas with a fine brush, creating a subtle transition.
- The wind tapered and changed direction, bringing a welcome respite from the storm.
FAQs About the word taper
a convex shape that narrows toward a point, the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone), a loosely woven cord (in a candl
subside, decline, ease, fall,decrease, diminish, shrink, phase down, die (away or down or out), relent
intensify, enlarge, accumulate, wax, wax, grow, soar, snowball, appear, build
The doctor recommended he taper off his medication gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
The highway tapered into a narrow country road, leading to a quaint village.
The candle's flame tapered and flickered, casting an eerie glow on the room.
The temperature has been tapering off throughout the day, signaling the approach of autumn.
