Definition of "tapers" []

• Plural form of taper; thin candles used for lighting other candles. (noun)

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• "The head tube tapers from a 1-1/4th inch lower bearing to 1-1/8th upper, a design which required an all-new full-carbon fork."
• "The chamfered diamond shape tapers from the centre towards the top and the bottom."
• "Otherwise, bring a 9-foot, 6 - to 8-weight rod with a floating line and a 9-foot leader that tapers from a 30-pound butt section to an 8 - or 10-pound tippet."