Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Paring.
Paring - as a noun
A thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shavingsliverHypernyms (Closely Related)
fragmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel
Example: "She could peel an apple with a single long paring"
Paring - as a verb
To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife
Example: "Victor pared some apples in preparation to make a tart."
(often with down or back) to reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off
Example: "Albert had to pare his options down by disregarding anything beyond his meager budget."
To trim the hoof of a horse
Example Sentences
"She used a sharp knife to make a thin paring from the apple."
"I found a paring of the old paint on the windowsill."
"He carefully removed the paring of the post-it note from the wall."
"The chef taught us how to make a paring of vegetables for the soup."
"I found a paring of the onion skin on the cutting board."
Word Game Points
Is PARING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, paring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PARING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PARING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, paring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPARING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PARING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, paring is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPARING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
