Dictionary Check: paring

"paring" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

noun

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

Synonyms:
noun

(usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel

Example: "she could peel an apple with a single long paring"

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