taper
7 points
English
5 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #44,825
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
diminish gradually
noun
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tˈeɪpɝː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural tapers
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)