taper
noun
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Sense 1 noun
a convex shape that narrows toward a point
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Sense 2 verb
diminish gradually
Interested tapered off
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Sense 3 noun
the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
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Sense 4 verb
give a point to
The candles are tapered
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Sense 5 noun
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
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Sense 6 noun
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | taper |
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | convex shape |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | tapering |
| 2 | hypernym | Types & categories | decrease |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | taper |
| 3 | hypernym | Types & categories | narrowing |
| 3 | hyponym | Types & categories | pointedness |
| 3 | hyponym | Types & categories | unpointedness |
| 4 | also see | Related & opposite | taper off |
| 4 | also see | Related & opposite | fizzle |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | point |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | taper |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | pointedness |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | tip |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | taper |
| 4 | hypernym | Types & categories | change shape |
| 4 | hyponym | Types & categories | acuminate |
| 5 | part holonym | Parts & wholes | candle |
| 5 | part holonym | Parts & wholes | oil lamp |
| 5 | hypernym | Types & categories | cord |
| 5 | hyponym | Types & categories | candlewick |
| 6 | part meronym | Parts & wholes | candlewick |
| 6 | part meronym | Parts & wholes | wick |
| 6 | hypernym | Types & categories | lamp |
| 6 | hyponym | Types & categories | chandlery |
| 6 | hyponym | Types & categories | dip |
| 6 | hyponym | Types & categories | rushlight |
| 6 | hyponym | Types & categories | vigil light |