taper

Words with a similar base: taper

'taper'

[taper.n.01] as in: a convex shape that narrows toward a point

'taper'

[taper.n.02] as in: the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)

'taper'

[wick.n.02] as in: a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

'taper'

[candle.n.01] as in: stick of wax with a wick in the middle

'taper'

[taper.v.01] as in: diminish gradually

Examples:
Interested tapered off

'taper'

[sharpen.v.07] as in: give a point to

Examples:
The candles are tapered

Origins

					taper (English)
├── -er (English)
│   ├── -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -eren (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -or (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
├── tape (English)
│   └── tæppe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── tapor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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