Meaning of the word paring in English

What does paring mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

paring

US /ˈper.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈpeə.rɪŋ/

Noun

a small piece or amount of something that has been cut off or removed

Example:
The floor was covered with wood parings after he finished carving.
She collected the apple parings to make compost.
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