"taper" | Definition and Related Words

taper

Noun

A convex shape that narrows toward a point (synset 113925486)
is a type of: convex shape, convexity - a shape that curves or bulges outward
The property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) (synset 105078537)
is a type of: narrowing - an instance of becoming narrow
subtypes:
- point, pointedness - the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
- unpointedness - the property of having only a dull tip (if any)
A loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame (synset 104589115)
is a type of: cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads

subtypes: candlewick - the wick of a candle
is a part of:
- candle, taper, wax light - stick of wax with a wick in the middle
- kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp, oil lamp - a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light
same as: wick
Stick of wax with a wick in the middle (synset 102951508)
is a type of: lamp - an artificial source of visible illumination
subtypes:
- chandlery - candles and other commodities sold by a chandler
- dip - a candle that is made by repeated dipping in a pool of wax or tallow
- rush candle, rushlight - a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
- vigil candle, vigil light - a candle lighted by a worshiper in a church
has:
- candlewick - the wick of a candle
- taper, wick - a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
same as: candle, wax light

Verb

Diminish gradually (synset 200152582)
"Interested tapered off"

is a type of: decrease, diminish, fall, lessen - decrease in size, extent, or range
Give a point to (synset 200393662)
"The candles are tapered"

is a type of: change form, change shape, deform - assume a different shape or form

subtypes: acuminate - make sharp or acute; taper; make (something) come to a point

same as: point, sharpen

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