How To Spell taper?
How to Pronounce taper?
Correct pronunciation for the word "taper" is [tˈe͡ɪpə], [tˈeɪpə], [t_ˈeɪ_p_ə].
Definition of taper
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A small wax-candle; a small lighted wax-candle or a small light.
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To become gradually slenderer towards one end.
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Long and becoming gradually slenderer towards one end.
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To make gradually smaller in diameter.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the adverb for taper?
The adverb form of the word "taper" is "taperingly".
What is the adjective for taper?
The adjective form of the word "taper" is "tapered".
Usage over time for taper:
This graph shows how "taper" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of taper?
The plural of the "taper" can be the "tapers".
What is the singular form of taper?
The singular of the "taper" can be the "taper".
Synonyms for Taper:
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n.
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- incendiary .
- floor lamp ,
- flashlight ,
- headlight ,
- flame ,
- fire ,
- flare ,
- beacon ,
- floodlight ,
- arc lamp .
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v.
• peter • diminish • sharpen • decrease • subside • reduce • dwindle
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