taper
taper - noun
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
taper - verb
- diminish gradually
- give a point to
taper - thesaurus
candle
point
sharpen
wick