taper

Meanings

• noun

  A person or thing that gradually reduces or diminishes something.

  - "The salesman was a tapering figure as he approached retirement."
  - "The taper's job was to ensure a gradual reduction in the size of the candle."

• noun

  A tool used to shape or reduce the size of an object, especially a candle.

  - "Use a taper to shape the end of the candle before lighting it."
  - "The artist used a taper to create the intricate design on the pottery."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈteɪpɚ/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈteɪpɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

narrow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with taper
taper , happer , clapper , rapper

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Variants

List of all variants of taper that leads to same result
taper , tapered , tapering , tapers , taper off , tapered off , tapering off , tapers off

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Etymology

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Old French 'tapier' meaning 'one who taps' or 'one who reduces'.

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Trivia

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1. Tapers were used in ancient Greece to honor the gods.

2. In some cultures, tapered candles are used during weddings and other celebrations.

3. The term 'taper' can also refer to a narrow passage or a person who sells tapestries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gradual: The process of tapering is often associated with gradual reduction or diminishment.

2. Candle: Tapers are often used in conjunction with candles.

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Culture

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In Christian traditions, tapers or candles are used during religious ceremonies and processions.

How to Memorize "taper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or object gradually reducing in size, like a salesman approaching retirement or a taper shaping a candle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'taper' with the idea of gradual reduction or diminishment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'taper' and the idea of gradual reduction, such as 'Taper' stands for 'Taking Away Percentage Every Period'.

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