Index of English words, starting with "ta"

(1) - Tapeline (n.) A painted tape, marked with linear dimensions, as inches, feet, etc., and often inclosed in a case, -- used for measuring.

(1) - Taper (v. t.) To make or cause to taper.
(2) - Taper (v. i.) To become gradually smaller toward one end; as, a sugar loaf tapers toward one end.
(3) - Taper (a.) Regularly narrowed toward the point; becoming small toward one end; conical; pyramidical; as, taper fingers.
(4) - Taper (n.) A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness in an elongated object; as, the taper of a spire.
(5) - Taper (n.) A small wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light.