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v. 1. To make or become less wide or less thick at one end.

A boning knife tapers to a very sharp point.

2. To lesson gradually. (Usually used with off.)

As a loud knock was heard at the door, the speaker's voice tapered off, and she fell silent.

n. A thin candle.

The only light in the room came from a flickering taper.

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