Taper

ta'per, adj. narrowed towards the point, like a taper, long and slender — v.t to ome gradually smaller towards one end to make to taper. [thinner. Tapering, ta'pering, adj. growing gi ulually Tapestry, tap'es-tri, n a Kind of woven hangings or fabric of wool and silk, with wrought figures — — v.t. to adorn with tapestry [Fr tapi t ru tapis a carpet—L tapete, a carpet, tapestry Gr. tapis, -it Is — Pera. tabsch