paring — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A fragment or shaving that has been pared.

2. The cutting off of the surface of grassland for tillage.

Noun

1. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something

   Synonyms

   slivershaving

   Broader terms

   fragment

2. (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel

   Broader terms

   objectphysical object

   Examples

   she could peel an apple with a single long paring