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
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=taper

  2. Taper
    A digital signal processing function that fades a sound in or out between two points. Tapering permanently modifies a sound.
    Found op http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/music%20tech%20glossary/Music%20Tech%20Gl

  3. 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...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/10

  4. 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.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/10

  5. 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 towa...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/10

  6. Taper
    Ta'per transitive verb To make or cause to taper.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/10

  7. 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) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?taper

  8. taper
    noun the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=taper

  9. taper
    noun a convex shape that narrows toward a point
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=taper

  10. taper
    point verb give a point to; `The candles are tapered`
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=taper

  11. 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 ...
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/taper/



  1. 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, ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taper_(cymbal)

  2. taper
    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
    4. stick of wax with a wick in the middle

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  3. taper
    Reducing gradually in width or diameter
    Found op http://oak.arch.utas.edu.au/glossary/view_glossarylist.html?term=t

  4. 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.
    Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/AT.HTM

  5. 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.
    Found op http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-267--439-0,00.html

  6. Taper
    Reducing your mileage several days to three weeks before an important race to ensure peak performance on race day
    Found op http://www.howtobefit.com/glossary-of-running.htm

  7. Taper
    The change in wind turbine blade width (chord) along the length.
    Found op http://www.otherpower.com/glossary.html

  8. taper
    small wax candle
    Found op http://charlesdickenspage.com/glossary.html

  9. Taper
    A piece of wood that has been cut so that it is wider on one edge than the other.
    Found op http://www.kooturlumber.com/glossary.shtml

  10. Taper
    [concert] 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 shows and fans w...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taper_(concert)

  11. taper
    1) Acuminate 2) Attenuate 3) Become narrow 4) Become narrower 5) Bring to a point 6) Candle 7) Candle type 8) Come to a head? 9) Come to a point 10) Come to the point 11) Come to the point? 12) Convex shape 13)
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/taper/1

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