- taper - a convex shape that narrows toward a point
--1 is a kind of convex shape, convexity
Derived form: verb taper2 - taper - the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
--2 is a kind of narrowing
--2 has particulars: point, pointedness; unpointednessDerived form: verb taper2 - wick, taper - a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
--3 is a kind of cord
--3 is a part of
--3 has particulars: candlewickoil lamp, kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp; candle, taper, wax light - candle, taper, wax light - stick of wax with a wick in the middle
--4 is a kind of lamp
--4 has parts: candlewick; wick, taper
--4 has particulars:chandlery; dip; rushlight, rush candle; vigil light, vigil candle
- taper - diminish gradually; "Interested tapered off"
--1 is one way to decrease, diminish, lessen, fall
Sample sentence:Derived form: noun tapering1
Something ----s
- sharpen, taper, point - give a point to; "The candles are tapered"
--2 is one way to change shape, change form, deform
Sample sentence:Derived forms: noun taper2, noun taper1
Somebody ----s something