paring knife

American  

[pair-ing nahyf] / ˈpɛər ɪŋ ˌnaɪf /

noun

paring knives plural

1. a short-bladed kitchen knife for paring fruits and vegetables.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• paring knives
  plural

Etymology

Origin of paring knife

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

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paring knife

In this class, he covers the basics of forging a simple utility paring knife, including heating the grip, grinding and finishing the blade.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025

Then slide a paring knife around the sides to help loosen the cake, and turn cake out onto a rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2023

But know that with one good chef’s knife, plus your paring knife and a serrated knife, you really don’t need anything else.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

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 ● Mar. 16, 2023

On the chopping board in front of her she’s cutting more, with a paring knife, her large hands deft, indifferent.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood