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English noun: paring | |||
| 1. | paring (object) a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something | ||
| Synonyms | shaving, sliver | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fragment | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | splint, turning | ||
| 2. | paring (food) (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel | ||
| Samples | She could peel an apple with a single long paring. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | object, physical object | ||
| Domain usage | plural, plural form | ||
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