Noun(1) 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(2) a convex shape that narrows toward a point(3) the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)(4) a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame(5) stick of wax with a wick in the middle
Verb(1) diminish gradually(2) give a point to
Noun(1) 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(2) a convex shape that narrows toward a point(3) the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)(4) a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame(5) stick of wax with a wick in the middle
Verb(1) diminish gradually(2) give a point to
(1) Absorbed in the ramifications of this, I automatically lit a taper from a lamp in the hall and carried it through to light the oil lantern that hung in my room.(2) Minimal hand-carving blended the narrow taper of the leg into the foot turning and created the semblance of a carved cabriole leg at low cost.(3) a small degree of taper(4) Five ancient and rust spotted iron candelabras held six lit, midway burned taper candles in black.(5) While she was gone a menial came by to light the ceiling lamps, a touch with a burning taper on the end of a pole and the gas wicks glowed to life.(6) There are two ways to do this, most rifle cartridges have some degree of case body taper and it's a simple enough matter to get rid of some and slightly increase powder capacity.(7) the current industry standard taper of 5 degrees(8) the impact of the dollar's depreciation started to taper off(9) On the table, she placed two long taper candles, lending the room a romantic atmosphere.(10) Place skinny little taper candles and twisted glass icicle ornaments in others.(11) The fire was caused by vandals who pushed a lit taper through the letterbox.(12) As a surface grinder removes stock from both sides of the blank, a ladder pattern emerges on the surface of the taper that forms the cutting edge.(13) I've been training and dieting to accentuate my shoulders and waist - my two strong points - and play up my V taper .(14) the strong taper of her back(15) Next to us, people were fumbling with candles, some fishing for matches in their packs and purses, others using the taper below the row of candles to light their candle.(16) Light fireworks at arms length using a specially-made safety lighter or a taper .
