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1.                 From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   taper
       n 1: a convex shape that narrows toward a point
       2: the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point
          (as a wedge or cone)
       3: a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws
          fuel by capillary action up into the flame [syn: wick,
          taper]
       4: stick of wax with a wick in the middle [syn: candle,
          taper, wax light]
       v 1: diminish gradually; "Interested tapered off"
       2: give a point to; "The candles are tapered" [syn: sharpen,
          taper, point]