taper

nouns

a convex shape that narrows toward a point

taper

is a type of (narrower)

a shape that curves or bulges outward

convex shape, convexity

the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)

taper

is a type of (narrower)

an instance of becoming narrow

narrowing

a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

taper, wick

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

candle, taper, wax light

verbs

diminish gradually

"Interested tapered off"

taper

is derived from

tapering

is a type of (narrower)

decrease in size, extent, or range

"The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper"

decrease, diminish, fall, lessen

give a point to

"The candles are tapered"

point, sharpen, taper