Paring: meaning, definitions and examples

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paring

[ ˈpɛrɪŋ ]

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cooking

The act of cutting or trimming food into small pieces, usually with a knife or other sharp tool. It is often done as a preparation step before cooking.

Synonyms

peeling, slicing, trimming

Examples of usage

Her knife skills were impeccable, and she could perform paring with ease.
The recipe called for paring the apples before adding them to the pie.

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mining

The act of removing the outer layers of a mineral or rock to expose the valuable material underneath.

Synonyms

digging, excavation, stripping

Examples of usage

The paring of the rock revealed a vein of gold running through it.
He spent hours carefully paring away the layers to extract the precious gemstone.

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general

A small slice or piece that has been removed from something larger.

Synonyms

fragment, shaving, sliver

Examples of usage

She offered me a paring of the cake she had baked.
The parings of wood left on the floor indicated that someone had been carving.

Translations

Translations of the word "paring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pareamento

🇮🇳 जोड़ना

🇩🇪 Paarung

🇮🇩 pemasangan

🇺🇦 спарювання

🇵🇱 parowanie

🇯🇵 ペアリング

🇫🇷 jumelage

🇪🇸 emparejamiento

🇹🇷 eşleştirme

🇰🇷 페어링

🇸🇦 إقران

🇨🇿 párování

🇸🇰 párovanie

🇨🇳 配对

🇸🇮 parjenje

🇮🇸 pörun

🇰🇿 жұптау

🇬🇪 წყვილება

🇦🇿 cütləşmə

🇲🇽 emparejamiento

Word origin

The word 'paring' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'parer' meaning 'to prepare' or 'to adorn'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to cutting or trimming. In cooking, paring refers to the process of cutting food into small pieces, while in mining, it involves removing layers to reveal valuable materials. The word has also been used more generally to describe small slices or pieces that are removed from something larger.