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List of meaning for taper

to make thinner or narrower at one end or to diminish gradually

taper(noun)

a convex shape that narrows toward a point

taper(noun)

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

wick, taper(noun)

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

candle, taper, wax light(verb)

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

taper(verb)

diminish gradually

"Interested tapered off"

sharpen, taper, point(verb)

give a point to

"The candles are tapered"

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually

you'll find the symptoms begin tapering gradually about 24 hours after you take the medicine

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