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  • present participle of pare.
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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.


paring British  
/ ˈpɛərɪŋ /

noun

  1. (often plural) something pared or cut off

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of paring

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

Example Sentences

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Paring the project down by concentrating on combat moves alone meant the Cranfield team worked fast.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

Paring down the ingredient list to essentials was key, and happily shrimp, scallions, noodles and a flavorful dressing didn’t leave us needing more.

From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Paring back on trips and other discretionary expenses has allowed her to pay off about $10,000 of debt since 2020.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2021

Paring the story down to its cops-and-mobsters essentials robs it of its soul.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2020

Paring away the waste material with a chisel is the next step, and this is shown at Fig.

From Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. by Fairham, William

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