taper

• Ein Gegenstand oder eine Form, die sich zum Ende hin verjüngt oder zuspitzt; auch eine dünne Kerze oder ein Docht, der in Lampen verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a shape that narrows toward a point, or a slender candle or cord used in lamps.

1. Narrowing shapeB2formal

   A convex shape that gradually becomes narrower toward one end.

   Verjüngung

   • The taper of the mountain peak was clearly visible against the sky.
   • The tool has a gentle taper for precision work.
   • The design features a smooth taper from the base to the tip.

   Antonymebulgeflareswellingwidening

2. Property of narrowingB2formal

   The property of a shape that narrows toward a point, like a wedge or cone.

   Verjüngung

   • The taper of the wedge helps it fit into tight spaces.
   • The cone's taper allows it to stand upright.
   • The architect emphasized the taper of the columns.

   Synonymeattenuationconvergencenarrowingtapering

3. Wick or cordC1formal

   A loosely woven cord in a candle or oil lamp that draws fuel upward by capillary action into the flame.

   Docht

   • The taper in the oil lamp needs to be replaced.
   • He trimmed the taper to ensure an even burn.
   • The candle's taper was made of cotton fibers.

   Synonymecandlewickwick

4. B1formal

   A stick of wax with a wick in the middle, used as a candle.

   Wachskerze

   • She lit a taper to illuminate the dark room.
   • The table was decorated with a single taper.
   • He used a taper to light the fireplace.

   Synonymecandledip

• Verb, das die allmähliche Abnahme von Dicke, Breite oder Intensität zu einem Ende hin bezeichnet, z. B. beim Verjüngen von Gegenständen oder beim Nachlassen von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of gradually decreasing in thickness, width, or intensity towards one end.

1. Diminish graduallyB2formal

   To become gradually smaller, narrower, or less intense.

   Sich allmählich verringern

   • The noise from the party began to taper off after midnight.
   • Her enthusiasm for the project tapered as the deadline approached.
   • The path tapers to a narrow trail near the summit.

   Synonymeabatedeclinedecreasediminishdwindlelessennarrowshrinksubsidewane

   Antonymeexpandgrowincreaseintensifyswell

2. Give a point toB2formal

   To shape something so that it becomes narrower or pointed at one end.

   Zuspitzen

   • The carpenter tapered the end of the wooden leg to fit the hole.
   • She carefully tapered the pencil with a sharp knife.
   • The tailor tapered the sleeves of the jacket for a better fit.

   Synonymeattenuatenarrowpointsharpenthin

Phrasal-Variantentaper off