Look up: Taper

1. taper
   [n] - a convex shape that narrows toward a point 2. [n] - the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) 3. [v] - diminish gradually
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2. Taper
   A digital signal processing function that fades a sound in or out between two points. Tapering permanently modifies a sound.
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3. taper
   a hole of conical shape,e.g.the taper hole in a spindle or a centre bore Category: Mechanical engineering • the ratio between the difference in diameter of any two straight sections of a cone and the distance which separates the two sections Category: Mechanical engineering •...
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4. Taper
   Ta'per noun [ Anglo-Saxon tapur , tapor , taper ; confer Ir. tapar , W. tampr .] 1. A small wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light. « Get me a taper in my study, Lucius.&#x...
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5. Taper
   Ta'per adjective [ Supposed to be from taper , noun , in allusion to its form.] Regularly narrowed toward the point; becoming small toward one end; conical; pyramidical; as, taper fingers.
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6. Taper
   Ta'per intransitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Tapered ; present participle & verbal noun Tapering .] To become gradually smaller toward one end; as, a sugar loaf tapers toward one end.
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7. Taper
   Ta'per transitive verb To make or cause to taper.
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8. taper
   Regularly narrowed toward the point; becoming small toward one end; conical; pyramidical; as, taper fingers. ... Origin: Supposed to be from taper, n, in allusion to its form. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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9. taper
   noun the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
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10. taper
    noun a convex shape that narrows toward a point
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11. taper
    point verb give a point to; `The candles are tapered`
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12. Taper
    • (v. t.) To make or cause to taper. • (n.) A small wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light. • (v. i.) To become gradually smaller toward one end; as, a sugar loaf tapers toward one end. • (n.) A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness in an elongated ...
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13. taper
    
    • a convex shape that narrows toward a point
    • the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
    • a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
    • stick of wax with a wick in the middle
    
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14. taper
    Reducing gradually in width or diameter
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15. Taper
    A taper is a slender wax candle. The term is often used for a long wax coated or wooden wick used to light candles or fires at a safe distance.
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16. taper
    Runners usually cut back mileage (or taper) one day to three weeks (depending on race distance) before a big race. Tapering helps muscles rest so that they are ready for peak performance on race day.
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17. Taper
    Reducing your mileage several days to three weeks before an important race to ensure peak performance on race day
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18. Taper
    The change in wind turbine blade width (chord) along the length.
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19. taper
    small wax candle
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20. Taper
    A piece of wood that has been cut so that it is wider on one edge than the other.
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21. Taper
    (cymbal) In cymbal making, `taper` refers to the gradual change in thickness from the bell to the rim of the cymbal. It is one of the key features that determines the tone of the cymbal. This change is typically not uniform, and it is extremely difficult to generalise on the effects of taper,...
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22. Taper
    (concert) in June 2007.A `Taper` is a person who records musical events often from standing microphones in the audience for the benefit of the musical group`s fanbase. Such taping was popularized in the late 1960s and early 1970s by fans of the Grateful Dead. Audio recording was allowed at sh...
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