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'taper' in a sentence

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taper noun

: a convex shape that narrows toward a point

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

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

: stick of wax with a wick in the middle

taper verb

: diminish gradually

: give a point to


  • He tapered off to one cigarette a day.
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