taper
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/ˈteɪpər/
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/ˈteɪpə(r)/
verb
R
to become or make something become narrower towards one end
The road gradually tapers to a single lane.
noun
R
a thin piece of wood or paper that can be lit to start a fire
She used a taper to light the fire.
R
a long, thin candle
The waiter lit a taper on the table.
R
the gradual reduction in size or width
The dress had a taper from the waist down.
translation
to become or make something become narrower towards one end
a thin piece of wood or paper that can be lit to start a fire; a long, thin candle; the gradual reduction in size or width
Word Forms
3rd Present
tapers
Past
tapered
Perfect
tapered
Progressive
tapering
Plural
tapers