taper
tay per
- n a convex shape that narrows toward a point
- n the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
- n a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
- n stick of wax with a wick in the middle
- v diminish gradually
Interested tapered off - v give a point to
The candles are tapered
- He cleared his throat commandingly, waved a couple of latecomers to their seats, then went through the stage business of lighting a row of electric footlights with a taper, all .
- That occurs at the very time when a baby's galloping growth rate is beginning to taper.
- Then she took a taper and lit the flame at the foot of the grave an "eternal light.