German Meaning of taper

Kegel

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Definitions and Meaning of taper in English

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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

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taper (v)

diminish gradually

give a point to

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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.

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taper (a.)

Regularly narrowed toward the point; becoming small toward one end; conical; pyramidical; as, taper fingers.

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taper (v. i.)

To become gradually smaller toward one end; as, a sugar loaf tapers toward one end.

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taper (v. t.)

To make or cause to taper.

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Kegel

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

Abstieg,Verminderen,vermindern,Leichtigkeit,Fall,schrumpfen,nachlassen,abklingen,abnehmen,Ebbe

akkumulieren,erscheinen,Luftballon,bauen,vergrößern,Eskalieren,erweitern,wachsen,Steigerung,Verstärken

tapenade => Tapenade, tapeline => Pipeline, taped => aufgezeichnet, tape transport => Bandlaufwerk, tape recording => Bandaufnahme,