Looking for the meaning of the word TAPER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TAPER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Taper
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English taper (denoting any wax candle), dissimilated form (by alteration of p- to t-) of Latin papyrus (see papyrus), the pith of which was used for candle wicks
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈteɪpə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end
Short Definition:diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end
Examples:- the tail tapers to a rounded tip
- David asked my dressmaker to taper his trousers
Word: Taper
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈteɪpə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a slender candle
Short Definition:slender candle
Examples:- he lit the tapers in the silver candelabra
Definition:
a gradual narrowing
Short Definition:gradual narrowing
Examples:- the strong taper of her back
- a small degree of taper
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