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paring

The correct spelling is paring.

How to pronounce paring

verb

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The correct spelling is paring. To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife For example: "Victor pared some apples in preparation to make a tart."

Usage Examples

Victor pared some apples in preparation to make a tart.

Albert had to pare his options down by disregarding anything beyond his meager budget.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife
  2. 2.(often with down or back) to reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off
  3. 3.To trim the hoof of a horse

noun

  1. 1.A fragment or shaving that has been pared.
  2. 2.The cutting off of the surface of grassland for tillage.

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