Pronunciation: /pɛər/
noun a fruit peel or outer skin that has been removed
A1 I need a pare for cutting fruits.
A2 She used a pare to peel the potatoes.
B1 The chef carefully selected a high-quality pare for precise slicing.
B2 The set of kitchen knives includes a sharp pare for delicate tasks.
C1 The artisan crafted a custom-made pare with a comfortable handle.
C2 The museum displayed a rare antique pare from the 18th century.
verb to trim or cut away the outer edges of something
A1 I pare apples before eating them.
A2 She pares the vegetables carefully to avoid cutting herself.
B1 The chef pares the potatoes skillfully for the dish.
B2 He pares the cheese with precision to ensure even slices.
C1 The sculptor pares away excess clay to reveal the intricate details of the sculpture.
C2 The surgeon pares away layers of tissue with utmost precision during the delicate procedure.
formal The chef carefully used a knife to pare the apple, ensuring no waste.
informal I'll just pare down my wardrobe before moving to a smaller apartment.
slang I need to pare back on my spending if I want to save up for vacation.
figurative She had to pare away the unnecessary details from her presentation to make it more concise.
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