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Rareparing
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.To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife
- 2.(often with down or back) to reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off
- 3.To trim the hoof of a horse
noun
- 1.A fragment or shaving that has been pared.
- 2.The cutting off of the surface of grassland for tillage.
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