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coring

[ kawr-ing, kohr- ]

/ ˈkɔr ɪŋ, ˈkoʊr- /

noun

the act of removing a core or of cutting from a central part.

Geology, Mining. core¹ (def. 4).

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Origin of coring

First recorded in 1865–70; core¹ + -ing¹

Words nearby coring

coria, coriaceous, coriander, Cori cycle, Corigliano, coring, Corinth, Corinthian, Corinthians, Coriolanus, Coriolis effect

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Example sentences from the Web for coring

With every "this" he had illustrated the virtues of his wares by slicing potatoes, coring apples, opening bottles and cans, etc.
Vacation with the Tucker Twins|Nell Speed
Lettie went on with the paring and coring of her applesthen she took the raisins.
The White Peacock|D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
Prepare apples for pies by paring, coring, and dividing in eighths.
Science in the Kitchen.|Mrs. E. E. Kellogg
That lady was making preserves, for which Lucy had been kept since early morning paring and coring apples and stoning plums.
Thankful Rest|Annie S. Swan

Wash the apples; cut them in pieces without peeling or coring, but remove any imperfect parts.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald

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