paring

par·ing  (pârng)

n.

1. Something, such as a skin or peel, that has been pared off.

2. The act of removing the outer covering or skin.

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paring

Noun

something that has been cut off something

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	paring - a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something shaving, sliver fragment - a piece broken off or cut off of something else; "a fragment of rock" splint - a thin sliver of wood; "he lit the fire with a burning splint" turning - a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
	2.	paring - (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" object, physical object - a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects" plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one