Synonyms for taper
ˈteɪ pər

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1. taper(noun)

   a convex shape that narrows toward a point

   Synonyms:
   wick, wax light, candle

2. taper(noun)

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

   Synonyms:
   wick, wax light, candle

3. wick, taper(noun)

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

   Synonyms:
   wick, wax light, candle

4. candle, taper, wax light(verb)

   stick of wax with a wick in the middle

   Synonyms:
   wick, standard candle, wax light, cd, candle, candela

5. taper(verb)

   diminish gradually

   "Interested tapered off"

   Synonyms:
   sharpen, point

6. sharpen, taper, point(verb)

   give a point to

   "The candles are tapered"

   Synonyms:
   manoeuvre, manoeuver, focus, head, bespeak, indicate, aim, betoken, maneuver, place, luff, designate, sharpen, guide, repoint, heighten, focalise, direct, channelize, focalize, point, charge, channelise, target, steer, signal, level, orient, show

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. taper(n.)

   Synonyms:
   light, small candle

2. taper(a.)

   Synonyms:
   conical, pyramidal, tapering

3. taper(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   make taper, make conical

4. taper(v. n.)

   Synonyms:
   take a conical form, have a conical shape

PPDB, the paraphrase database(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. List of paraphrases:

   scroll, tapered, scrolling

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