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1. | [ noun ] a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something | |
Synonyms: | shaving sliver | |
Related terms: | fragment splint shave whittle | |
2. | [ noun ] (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel | |
Synonyms: | parings | |
Examples: | "she could peel an apple with a single long paring" |
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Related terms: | object plural | |
Similar spelling: |
parings pairing parang Pringle |