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taper | the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) | ||
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V1 |
taper | diminish gradually | ||
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taper, wick | a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame | ||
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taper | a convex shape that narrows toward a point | ||
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taper, point, sharpen | give a point to | ||
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candle, taper, wax light | stick of wax with a wick in the middle |