taper
(tap-er)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. A small or very slender candle;
verb. to become smaller or thinner toward one end.
verb. to become smaller or thinner toward one end.
Example Sentence
The only light in the room came from a flickering taper.
Synonyms
thin candle; abatement; curtailment; cutback
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
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