paring

[US]/ˈpeərɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈperɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the act of removing the outer layer or skin; the skin or outer layer that has been removed; thin slices removed during the process of paring
v.the present participle of pare, meaning to trim or cut away

Phrases & Collocations

paring knife

paring down

paring away

paring off

paring fruit

paring vegetables

paring set

paring process

paring skills

paring technique

Example Sentences

he is paring an apple for the pie.

she enjoys paring vegetables before cooking.

the chef is paring the potatoes carefully.

paring down the budget is necessary for savings.

he spent the afternoon paring down his collection.

she is paring the edges of the paper for a clean finish.

paring away excess weight can improve performance.

he is paring the leather to make it softer.

she is paring her ideas down to the essentials.

paring fruit is a skill that takes practice.

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