taper


taper - noun

  • a convex shape that narrows toward a point
  • the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
  • a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
  • stick of wax with a wick in the middle

    • taper - verb

    • diminish gradually
    • give a point to

    taper - thesaurus

    candle   point   sharpen   wick  

    Scrabble score for taper

    t is 1 a is 1 p is 3 e is 1 r is 1
    Scrabble score = 7

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