paring
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Is paring a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of paring?
Definition
noun (English)
1. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from somethingSynonyms: paring, shaving, sliver
2. (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peelExamples: "she could peel an apple with a single long paring"Synonyms: paring
verb (English)
1. decrease gradually or bit by bitSynonyms: pare, pare down
2. cut small bits or pare shavings fromExamples: "whittle a piece of wood"Synonyms: pare, whittle
3. strip the skin offExamples: "pare apples"Synonyms: pare, peel, skin
4. remove the edges from and cut down to the desired sizeExamples: "pare one's fingernails"; "trim the photograph"; "trim lumber"Synonyms: pare, trim
5. make a score (on a hole) equal to parSynonyms: par
Definition source: Wiktionary