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KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋtepZ 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊteipә 〕


Overview of noun taper

The noun taper has 4 senses


  • taper -- (a convex shape that narrows toward a point)

  • taper -- (the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone))

  • wick, taper -- (a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame)

  • candle, taper, wax light -- (stick of wax with a wick in the middle)


Overview of verb taper

The verb taper has 2 senses


  • taper -- (diminish gradually; "Interested tapered off")

  • sharpen, taper, point -- (give a point to; "The candles are tapered")