paring (n.)

  1. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something

    [ Syn: sliver , shaving ]

  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'

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