paring
[ pair-ing ]
/ ˈpɛər ɪŋ /
noun
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Definition for paring (2 of 2)
pare
[ pair ]
/ pɛər /
verb (used with object), pared, par·ing.
to cut off the outer coating, layer, or part of.
to remove (an outer coating, layer, or part) by cutting (often followed by off or away).
to reduce or remove by or as by cutting; diminish or decrease gradually (often followed by down): to pare down one's expenses.
Origin of pare
OTHER WORDS FROM pare
pare·a·ble, adjective un·pared, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for paring
British Dictionary definitions for paring (1 of 3)
paring
/ (ˈpɛərɪŋ) /
noun
(often plural)
something pared or cut off
British Dictionary definitions for paring (2 of 3)
pare
/ (pɛə) /
verb (tr)
to peel or cut (the outer layer) from (something)
to cut the edges from (the nails); trim
to decrease bit by bit
Derived forms of pare
parer, nounWord Origin for pare
C13: from Old French
parer to adorn, from Latin
parāre to make ready
British Dictionary definitions for paring (3 of 3)
Paré
/ (French pare) /
noun
Ambroise (ɑ̃brwaz). 1510–90, French surgeon. He reintroduced ligature of arteries following amputation instead of cauterization
Medical definitions for paring
Paré
[ pä-rā′ ]
French surgeon who made numerous improvements to operating methods, including the ligature of arteries rather than cauterization.