taper
noun /'teɪpər/
- Definition
- a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'taper'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Length
5