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   taper

   /ˈteɪpə/

   verb

   • 1. diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end: "the tail tapers to a rounded tip" Similar narrowthin (out)become narrowbecome narrowerbecome thinbecome thinnercome to a pointattenuateOpposite thickenswell
   • ▪ gradually lessen: "the impact of the dollar's depreciation started to taper off" Similar decreaselessendwindlediminishreducesubsidedeclinedie offdie awaydie downfadepeter outwaneebbabatewind downslacken (off)fall offdrop offtrail off/awaylet upthin outweakenwiltslumpplummetfall off a cliffOpposite increase

   noun

   • 1. a slender candle: "he lit the tapers in the silver candelabra"
   • ▪ a wick coated with wax, used for conveying a flame.
   • 2. a gradual narrowing: "the strong taper of her back"
   • ▪ a gradual or incremental reduction: "with the taper in training, athletes can feel less hungry"

   Word Origin Old English (denoting any wax candle), dissimilated form (by alteration of p- to t-) of Latin papyrus (see papyrus), the pith of which was used for candle wicks.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTAPER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TAPER definition: 1. to become gradually narrower at one end, or to make something do this: 2. to gradually become…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TAPER is to become progressively smaller toward one end. How to use taper in a sentence.

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   Taper definition: to become smaller or thinner toward one end.. See examples of TAPER used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTAPER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A taper is a long, thin candle or a thin wooden strip that is used for lighting fires. Taking up a candlestick, he touched the wick to a lighted taper. American English : taper / ˈteɪpər /

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › taperTaper - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   As a verb, taper can refer not just to physical objects that narrow: the weather forecast might call for heavy snow that will taper off at the end of the day, and public interest in a political scandal might taper off over time.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › taperTaper - definition of taper by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to become or cause to become narrower towards one end: the spire tapers to a point. 3. (Banking & Finance) (of an amount of something, esp money) to decrease or to be decreased gradually. 4. (Economics) (usually intr) (of a central bank) to reduce or decrease activity, esp the supply and regulation of credit. 5.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › tapertaper - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Oct 26, 2024 · (weaving) One who operates a tape machine. Someone who works with tape or tapes. taper.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtaper verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of taper verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › tapertaper | meaning of taper in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    taper meaning, definition, what is taper: to become gradually narrower towards one...: Learn more.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › tapertaper - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    to (cause to) become thinner toward one end: [no object] The shirt tapered at the waist. [~ + object] to taper the shirt at the waist. to become gradually more slender toward one end. diminish: The snow will taper off at about midnight. a candle, esp. a very slender one. to become smaller or thinner toward one end. to grow gradually lean.