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paring
noun(par-ing)
the act of cutting away an edge or surface
paring
noun(par-ing)
something pared off
paring
verb(par-ing)
to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
paring
verb(par-ing)
to diminish or reduce by or as if by paring
paring
noun(par-ing)
a small short-bladed knife (as for paring fruit)

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