paring noun.
['pɛ:rɪŋ] LME.[from PARE verb + -ING1.]1. The action of
PARE verb.
LME.2. A thin portion cut or peeled from the surface of a thing; a shaving. Freq. in
pl. LME.apple parings,
nail parings, etc.
Attrib. & comb.:
In the sense 'used for paring', as
paring-chisel,
paring gouge,
paring-knife, etc. Special combs., as
paring bee N. Amer. a gathering for peeling apples etc.
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