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}]
4: stick of wax with a wick in the middle [syn: {candle}, {wax
light}]
v 1: diminish gradually; "Interested tapered off"
2: give a point to; "The candles are tapered" [syn: {sharpen},
{point}]