taper

/tˈe‍ɪpɐ/

/ˈteɪpɝ/

Taper

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

synonyms : candle

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

synonyms : wick

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

a convex shape that narrows toward a point

to taper

MAIN VERB

diminish gradually

give a point to

synonyms : point

Examples

1. His little sideburns are tapered.

2. So tapering.

3. This means, taper off gently.

4. Tapered like a wizard's wand.