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Noun
S:
(n)
taper
(a convex shape that narrows toward a point)
direct hypernym
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inherited hypernym
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sister term
S:
(n)
convex shape
,
convexity
(a shape that curves or bulges outward)
direct hyponym
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full hyponym
direct hypernym
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inherited hypernym
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sister term
S:
(n)
solid
(a three-dimensional shape)
S:
(n)
convex shape
,
convexity
(a shape that curves or bulges outward)
S:
(n)
concave shape
,
concavity
,
incurvation
,
incurvature
(a shape that curves or bends inward)
S:
(n)
cylinder
(a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases))
S:
(n)
polyhedron
(a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces)
S:
(n)
toroid
(the doughnut-shaped object enclosed by a torus)
S:
(n)
cast
,
mold
,
mould
,
stamp
(the distinctive form in which a thing is made)
"pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
S:
(n)
block
,
cube
(a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides)
S:
(n)
ovoid
(an egg-shaped object)
S:
(n)
frustum
(a truncated cone or pyramid; the part that is left when a cone or pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to the base and the apical part is removed)
derivationally related form
derivationally related form
S:
(n)
taper
(the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone))
S:
(n)
wick
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taper
(a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame)
S:
(n)
candle
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taper
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wax light
(stick of wax with a wick in the middle)
Verb
S:
(v)
taper
(diminish gradually)
"Interested tapered off"
S:
(v)
sharpen
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taper
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point
(give a point to)
"The candles are tapered"