Paring

n.	1.	The act of cutting off the surface or extremites of anything.
	2.	That which is pared off. Pare off the surface of the earth, and with the parings raise your hills. - Mortimer.

Noun	1.	paring - a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something Synonyms: shaving, sliver
	2.	paring - (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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