Word Finder - tapers

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A slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle

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(by extension) a small light.

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A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object

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The legs of the table had a slight taper to them.

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A thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod.

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One who operates a tape machine.

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Someone who works with tape or tapes.

When it exists it is always slender, and tapers to a point anteriorly.

Southwards it tapers to 1 20 m.

The first larva is broad in front and tapers behind to a " tail " provided with two divergent processes, so that it resembles a small crustacean.

The clergy were bidden to exhort their hearers to the " works of charity, mercy and faith, specially prescribed and commanded in Scripture, and not to repose their trust or affiance in any other works devised by men's phantasies beside Scripture; as in wandering to pilgrimages, offering of money, candles or tapers to images or relics, or kissing or licking the same, saying over a number of beads, not understood or minded on, or in such-like superstition."

The most simple case is that in which the trapezette tapers out in such a way that the curve forming its top has very close contact, at its extremities, with the base; in other words, the differential coefficients u', u", u"',.

The length of India from north to south, and its greatest breadth from east to west, are both about 1900 m.; but the triangle tapers with a pear-shaped curve to a point at Cape Comorin, its southern extremity.

Length from northern extremity to Cape Negrais, about 400 m.; greatest breadth in the northern part, 90 m., gradually diminishing towards the south, as it is hemmed in by the Arakan Yoma mountains, until, in the extreme south, it tapers away to a narrow strip not more than 15 m.

It is the central nervous system, and contains within itself the elements of the brain and spinal marrow of higher forms. The neurochord tapers towards its posterior end, where it is coextensive with the notochord, but ends abruptly in front, some distance behind the tip of the snout.

The Bruckner cylinder resembles the Elliot and Russell black ash furnace; its cylinder tapers slightly towards each end, and is generally 18 ft.

At every liturgical service, and especially at Mass and at choir services, there must be at least At two lighted tapers on the altar, 2 as symbols of the presence of God and tributes of adoration.

They differ from liturgical lights in that, whereas these must be tapers of pure beeswax or lamps fed with pure olive oil (except by special dispensation under certain circumstances), those used merely to add splendour to the celebration may be of any material; the only exception being, that in the decoration of the altar gas-lights are forbidden.

This quenching of the light of the world is symbolized at the service of Tenebrae in Holy Week by the placing on a stand before the altar of thirteen lighted tapers arranged pyramidally, the rest of the church being in darkness.

Lighted tapers are also placed in the hands of the newly-baptized, or of their god-parents, with the admonition " to preserve their baptism inviolate, so that they may go to meet the Lord when he comes to the wedding."

The use of " wax lights and tapers " formed one of the indictments brought by P. Smart, a Puritan prebendary of Durham, against Dr Burgoyne, Cosin and others for setting up " superstitious ceremonies " in the cathedral " contrary to the Act of Uniformity."

The head, especially in the larger species, is small, compared with the rest of the body, and tapers forward to the muzzle.

Tapers suggestion in Coningsby that the Conservatives should go to the country with the cry, Our young queen and our old institutions, expressed, in an epigram, a prevalent idea.

The shaft gradually tapers below and is firmly welded to the radius.

This is indicated by the way the swollen abdomen tapers down to a distinct point.

When extended the body tapers markedly toward the front end consistent with the mainly subterranean habits of these animals.

The hollows would be filled with oil, and lighted tapers would float in them.

We have successfully developed a novel method of obtaining long (slowly varying) tapers in channel waveguides using this technology.

Tapers seem to have been carried, not only at royal funerals, until well into the 18th century (see Lights, Ceremonial).

A wood fire burned upon the hearth, and two waxen tapers flung their light on a mirror, set in richly chased silver.

The unity candle is typically a pillar style of candle, and the accompanying candles used to light it, tapers.

Make the centerpiece a trio, using different lengths of tapers.

The medium length tail, known as an otter tail, is wide at the base and tapers at the end.

Baggy jeans are still preferred by some elements of the rap, rock, and skater culture, while recently the men's "skinny" jean, which tapers down the leg, has seen a resurgence in popularity.

Wear your boots beneath the pant legs if your jumpsuit features boot cut legs; when wearing a stretch denim jumpsuit that tapers down to skinny legs, you can wear your boots on the outside of the pant legs.

Even the most shaped hoodie, which tapers at the waist, is going to be fairly loose and stretchy, so you can feel confident shopping online, rather than needing to try on in a store.

Women’s bike shorts in plus sizes, in general, are designed with a cut that tapers at the waist, have a longer front in-seam, and come in shorter lengths than men’s bike shorts.

This look is beautifully sport-inspired with an elegant frame that gently tapers off behind the ears.

Not only is the frame a shiny gold, but it also tapers gently into a tortoise finish.

In the majority of cases, frequent coughing lasts one to two weeks and tapers off as the irritant or infection subsides.

Hooking around the shoulders, the fabric around the breast bone tapers down to meet the bottom of the swimsuit in a kind of Indian sari-meets-water look.

The bottom of the suit is colored in a rich, jewel-tone purple that gradually tapers into violet, pink, sherbet orange and, finally, sunny yellow.

Votive, tea light, and pillar candles are the most popular for gift sets, while adding tapers, tins, or jars can be unusual and distinctive.

If you want to make cool old-fashioned tapers where two candles are joined at the wick, use a bulldog clip to hold the center part of the wick and allow the two ends to run down opposite sides of the clip.

You'll want to wait briefly between dips, and you can even hang your tapers between dips if you're making several candles at once.

Candles that are used in chandeliers range from votive to tea lights to tapers.

From tapers to pillars, you will find a large listing of candles to creatively decorate the rooms in your home.

Dipped tapers were the most commonly found candles in colonial households.

Windows were lined with glowing tapers, Christmas trees were lit with smaller candles, and of course religious ceremonies and seasonal celebrations featured many candles.

There, you can learn the basics of candle making and even take a turn at dipping your own tallow wax tapers.

These wicks will work for simple candles, including tapers, votive candles, and even tea lights.

While the types of candles can vary from tapers to pillars, most centerpieces have just a single candle surrounded by decorative accents, often on a bed of seasonal greenery such as pine boughs or holly leaves.

Unlike container candles, tapers require some specific supplies.

Beeswax is too soft for dipped or molded tapers.

Jar candles work well for a rustic wedding theme, while tapers are elegant options for a formal, sophisticated affair.

Dripless tapers are a good example of the wick taking care of the excess wax, since there is little room for the melted wax to pool.

While diameters and heights can vary for decorative rings, most are designed to fit pillar candles, though rings for tapers, jars, and votive candles are also available.