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Definition of taper

"taper" in the noun sense

1. taper

a convex shape that narrows toward a point

2. taper

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

3. wick, taper

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

4. candle, taper, wax light

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

"taper" in the verb sense

1. taper

diminish gradually

"Interested tapered off"

2. sharpen, taper, point

give a point to

"The candles are tapered"

Source: WordNet® (An amazing lexical database of English)

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Quotations for taper

To husband out life's taper at the close, And keep the flames from wasting by repose. [ Goldsmith ]

Absence lessens weak, and intensifies violent, passions, as wind extinguishes a taper and lights up a fire. [ La Roche ]

To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, to throw a perfume on the violet, to smooth the ice, or add another hue unto the rainbow, or with taper-light to seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, is wasteful and ridiculous excess. [ William Shakespeare ]

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The word taper is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 7

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taper in Words With Friends™

The word taper is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 8

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Words containing the sequence taper

Words that start with taper (17 words)

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Words with taper in them (3 words)

taperuntaperedvideotapers

Words that end with taper (2 words)

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Word Growth involving taper

Shorter words in taper

pe ape aper

pe per aper

pe ape tape

ta tap tape

Longer words containing taper

taperbearer taperbearers

taperecorded

taperecording

tapered untapered

taperer taperers

tapering taperingly

tapering taperings

tapermaker tapermakers

tapermaking

tapers taperstick tapersticks

tapers videotapers

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