taper

Everyday

1. A taper is a long thin candle, used for lighting other candles or lamps. tree →
2. To taper is to become gradually narrower towards one end, like a pointed pencil. tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales and old houses, a taper is a thin candle that gives a small light; «the tapers were lit» means the candles were lit

Examples

• The taper flickered in the dark hall. tree →
• She lit the tapers on the table. tree →
• The tower tapers to a point at the top. tree →

Note

nothing for maths