noun๐ShareA slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle"She lit a taper and used it to light the larger candles on the birthday cake. "itemutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(by extension) a small light."The little taper flickered on the table, casting dancing shadows as Sarah read her book. "energyitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object"The legs of the table had a slight taper to them."appearancestructuretechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod."The candle maker used a thin taper to light the birthday candles. "itemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make thinner or narrower at one end."The carpenter tapered the wooden dowel to fit snugly into the hole. "appearancestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo diminish gradually."The volume of the music gradually tapered off as the party ended. "processamounttimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareTapered; narrowing to a point."The artist's paintbrush had a tapered head, perfect for detailed work. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareOne who operates a tape machine."The taper at the recording studio carefully monitored the audio levels during the band's session. "personjobtechnologymachineelectronicsentertainmentmediasoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareSomeone who works with tape or tapes.""The movie set needed a good taper to apply the gaffer tape to the cables neatly and safely." "jobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
