word
Taper
TAY-pur
/ˈteɪpɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
taper
Dictionary meaning
Stick of wax with a wick in the middle.
Examples
- Interested tapered off.
- The candles are tapered.
Synonyms: candle
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