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TAPERS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word tapers. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word tapers. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for TAPERS

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candle
nounn
noun

• stick of wax with a wick in the middle

• the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin

verb

• examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light

point
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a geometric element that has position but no extension

• the precise location of something; a spatially limited location

• a brief version of the essential meaning of something

• an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

• a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

• an instant of time

• the object of an activity

• a V shape

• a very small circular shape

• the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest

• a promontory extending out into a large body of water

• a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

• a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect

• an outstanding characteristic

• sharp end

• any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass

• a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch

• one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan

• a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations

• a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer

• the dot at the left of a decimal fraction

• the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip

• a distinguishing or individuating characteristic

• the gun muzzle's direction

• a wall socket

• a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs

verb

• indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

• be oriented

• direct into a position for use

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• be a signal for or a symptom of

• sail close to the wind

• mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics

• mark with diacritics

• mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes

• be positionable in a specified manner

• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

• indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle

• give a point to

• repair the joints of bricks

sharpen
verbv
verb

• make sharp or sharper

• make crisp or more crisp and precise

• become sharp or sharper

• put (an image) into focus

• make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper

• raise the pitch of (musical notes)

• give a point to

• make (one's senses) more acute

wick
nounn
noun

• any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action

• a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

wax light
nounn
noun

• stick of wax with a wick in the middle

Best Hypernyms For TAPERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tapers, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
convexity cord decrease deform diminish fall lamp lessen narrowing
Phrases (3)
change formchange shapeconvex shape

Alternatives for CANDLE

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