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 | ||