Paring

Synonyms of paring

• peeling
• trimming
• shaving

Antonyms of paring

• expanding
• enlarging
• adding

Collocations of paring

knife

Frequency: 80 %

She used a sharp knife for paring the apples.

fruit

Frequency: 70 %

He enjoyed paring the fruit for the salad.

vegetables

Frequency: 60 %

She spent hours paring the vegetables for the stew.

peeling

Frequency: 50 %

Paring and peeling the potatoes took up most of the prep time.

knife skills

Frequency: 40 %

His knife skills were evident in how quickly he was able to pare the fruits.

Idiomatic Expressions for paring

• Phrase: paring knife
  Meaning: a small knife with a thin blade used for peeling or cutting fruits and vegetables
  Usage: She used a paring knife to carefully remove the skin from the apple.