TAPER

Definition

1. verb diminish gradually.
2. verb give a point to. — synonyms: sharpen, point
3. noun a convex shape that narrows toward a point.
4. noun the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone).
5. noun a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame. — synonyms: wick
6. noun stick of wax with a wick in the middle. — synonyms: candle, wax_light