paring knife
noun
a short-bladed kitchen knife for paring fruits and vegetables.
paring knives
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pluralof paring knife.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And when dependable y-shaped vegetable peelers and paring knives have failed, there's always a power drill.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2021
We were looking for a tool that kept knives of all styles sharp, from 4-inch paring knives to 12-inch chef’s knives.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2018
“My Mañana Comes” is character study with a political edge — honed nearly as sharp as the men’s paring knives.
From New York Times ● Sep. 4, 2014
Troops show up at 9 a.m. with paring knives and cutting boards, fresh produce and other staples.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2011
On it were several paring knives, a corkscrew, an oversized container of sun lotion, and a water bottle.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
