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Plural for a slender wax candle
“As the wick flared and settled, she placed the taper in a silver holder to allow it to burn out of its own accord.”
Plural for a gradual diminution of thickness or cross-section in an elongated object
“But it is not this graceful taper of the spire alone that will attract one's notice.”
Plural for an object or piece of something having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge
Plural for a haircut where the hair is short or shaved on the sides of the head and longer on top
Plural for a portable means of illumination that is ignited with flame or fire
Plural for a long, narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or some other material
To diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end
“All the tasting glasses came in the same shape, meaning that they taper towards the bottom.”
To gradually lessen in amount or intensity
“The severity of symptoms will eventually taper off after two weeks.”
To make or become sharp or physically sharper
To become or make less wide
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