Paring — synonyms, definition

1. paring (Noun)

2 synonyms

shaving sliver

2 definitions

paring (Noun) — A thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something.

paring (Noun) — (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel. ex. "she could peel an apple with a single long paring"

4 types of

article fragment object physical object

2 types

splint turning

2. paring (Verb)

5 synonyms

paring down peeling skinning trimming whittling

4 definitions

paring (Verb) — Decrease gradually or bit by bit.

paring (Verb) — Cut small bits or pare shavings from. ex. "pare a piece of wood"

paring (Verb) — Strip the skin off. ex. "pare apples"

paring (Verb) — Remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size. ex. "pare one's fingernails"

5 types of

cutting decreasing lessening minifying stripping

3 types

dressing flaying peeling off