Meaning Of The Word Taper

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taper
verb: If something tapers, or if you taper it, it becomes gradually thinner at one end.

taper in American English
a wax candle, esp. a long, slender one

taper in American English 1
intransitive verb: to become smaller or thinner toward one end
transitive verb: to make gradually smaller toward one end

taper in American English 2
noun: a person who records or edits magnetic tape, videotape, etc

taper in British English
noun: a thin candle
verb: to become or cause to become narrower towards one end

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