Paring (Noun)
Meaning 1
A thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The woodworker carefully swept up the paring from the freshly planed board to avoid slipping on it.
- She made sure to catch every paring from the expensive mahogany so it wouldn't go to waste.
- As the plane moved across the wood, it created a delicate paring that curled off in a gentle arc.
- He gently lifted the paring off the blade to reveal the smooth surface beneath.
- After each stroke, she removed the paring and inspected the surface to see if more work was needed.
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Meaning 2
(usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel; "she could peel an apple with a single long paring".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Usages
Examples
- The cook set aside the parings from the carrots to use in the vegetable stock later.
- After peeling the potatoes, he discarded the parings in the trash can.
- Using a sharp knife, she carefully removed the long, thin parings from the cucumber.
- The chef added the apple parings to the mixture for an extra burst of flavor and texture.
- Anna saved the citrus parings in a jar to make a flavored simple syrup for tea.