taper taper /ˈteɪpɝ/

noun

1. Stick of wax with a wick in the middle  ( taper , wax light , candle )
   stick of wax with a wick in the middle
    I like to light a candle and relax in the living room
   I like to light a candle and relax in the living room
   
   
2. A loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame  ( taper , wick )
   a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
   
   
3. The property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)  ( taper )
   the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
   
4. A convex shape that narrows toward a point  ( taper )
   a convex shape that narrows toward a point
   

verb

1. () Diminish gradually  ( taper )
   diminish gradually
    Interested tapered off
   Interested tapered off
   
2. Give a point to  ( point , sharpen , taper )
   give a point to
    The candles are tapered
   The candles are tapered