paring

American  

[pair-ing] / ˈpɛər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that pares.

2. a piece or part pared off.

   apple parings.

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paring British  

/ ˈpɛərɪŋ /

noun

1. (often plural) something pared or cut off

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Etymology

Origin of paring

1350–1400; Middle English (gerund); pare, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

That has left top Republicans focused on paring back spending levels to prepandemic levels.

From New York Times

The relief rally in Asian equities could extend to Europe, where banking shares rose on Monday, paring last week's sharp declines.

From Reuters

In order to minimize disruption, the Fed is paring some securities when they mature, not selling them rapidly.

From New York Times

Let the cake rest for about five minutes after removing it from the oven, then run a small paring knife around the edges.

From Salon

Regulators focused on paring down the project’s footprint during the approval process.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• flake
• fragment
• shaving
• shred
• slice
• snippet