Thesaurus: tapers
n a convex shape that narrows toward a point n the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) n a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up in…
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- n a convex shape that narrows toward a point n the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) n a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame n stick of wax with a wick in the middle v diminish gradually v give a point to