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Word entry · 5 letters

taper

Best crossword clue

"Narrow gradually"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈteɪpə/Part of speech verb, nounSorted aeprtStarts with TEnds with R1 cluesCommon crossword word
1T2A3P4E5R

Definitions

  1. To become gradually narrower or smaller toward one end.

Word origin

From tape + -er.

Used in a sentence

  • Strike on the Tinder, hoa: Giue me a Taper […]
  • Take not away the Taper, leaue it burning […]
  • He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.

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