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Definition of Paring
1. Noun. A thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something.
Exact synonyms: Shaving, Sliver
Generic synonyms: Fragment
Specialized synonyms: Splint, Turning
Derivative terms: Pare, Shave, Sliver, Sliver, Slivery
Generic synonyms: Fragment
Specialized synonyms: Splint, Turning
Derivative terms: Pare, Shave, Sliver, Sliver, Slivery
2. Noun. (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel. "She could peel an apple with a single long paring"
Definition of Paring
1. n. The act of cutting off the surface or extremites of anything.
Definition of Paring
1. something pared off [n -S]