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")