[ˈteɪpə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end
(e.g: the tail tapers to a rounded tip)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English taper (denoting any wax candle), dissimilated form (by alteration of p- to t-) of Latin papyrus (see papyrus), the pith of which was used for candle wicks

[ˈteɪpə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a slender candle
(e.g: he lit the tapers in the silver candelabra)

- a gradual narrowing
(e.g: the strong taper of her back)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English taper (denoting any wax candle), dissimilated form (by alteration of p- to t-) of Latin papyrus (see papyrus), the pith of which was used for candle wicks