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Taper (Noun)

Meaning 1

A convex shape that narrows toward a point.

Classification

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

Hypernyms

  • Convexity

Related Words

  • Taper (verb)

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Hyponyms

  • Pointedness

Related Words

  • Taper (verb)

Meaning 3

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Wick

Hypernyms

  • Cord

Hyponyms

  • Candlewick

Meaning 4

Stick of wax with a wick in the middle.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Wax Light
  • Candle

Hypernyms

  • Lamp

Hyponyms

  • Rushlight
  • Chandlery
  • Vigil Light
  • Dip
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