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- taper⇄adj. becoming smaller toward one end.
- taper⇄adv. taperingly.
- taper⇄expr. taper off, to make gradually less in amount, force, activity, or quality; reduce steadily.
Ex. to taper off smoking. - taper⇄noun taperness.
- taper⇄noun 1. a becoming smaller toward one end.
Ex. Iron plugs ... upon a very gentle taper (John Smeaton).
2. (Figurative.) a gradual lessening of activity, force, capacity, or quality.
3. a figure that tapers to a point; slender cone or - taper⇄paschal candle ortaper
a large wax candle placed in Roman Catholic churches at the gospel side of the altar on Holy Saturday, there to remain until Ascension Day. - taper⇄taper (1), noun.
person who tapes something. - taper⇄taper (2), verb, noun, adjective.
- taper⇄v.i. 1. to become gradually smaller toward one end.
Ex. The church spire tapers to a point.
2. (Figurative.) to grow steadily less in amount, force, activity, or quality; diminish.
Ex. His business tapered to nothing as people moved aw - taper⇄v.t. 1. to make gradually smaller toward one end.
Ex. to taper the end of the fence post with an axe.
2. to shape like a wedge.