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paring
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/ˈpeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛrɪŋ/
paring back
paring down
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paring
noun
parings
pl
UK
/ˈpeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛrɪŋ/
Translations
очистки
He threw the apple parings into the compost bin.
Он выбросил очистки от яблока в компостную кучу.
срезка
The paring of the wood was done carefully to avoid splinters.
Срезка дерева была выполнена аккуратно, чтобы избежать заноз.
Additional translations
шкурка
обрезки
Definitions
A thin strip or piece that has been shaved or cut from something, especially a fruit or vegetable.
She collected the apple parings to use in her compost pile.
The act or process of trimming, cutting off, or removing an outer layer.
The paring of the budget took several weeks of negotiations.
Synonyms
peeling
trimming
cutting
shaving
slicing
paring
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈperɪŋ/
Present participle used attributively, e.g., "paring knife".
Definitions
Intended or suitable for paring or peeling something.
She used a sharp paring knife to peel the apples.
Synonyms
slimming
reducing
cutting
slicing
whittling
shaving
trimming
pare
verb
paring
Gerund
pared
Past Simple
pared
Past Participle
paring
Gerund
UK
/peə/
US
/pɛr/
Translations
срезать
She used a knife to pare the apple.
Она использовала нож, чтобы срезать яблоко.
обрезать
He needs to pare the branches of the tree.
Ему нужно обрезать ветки дерева.
сокращать
The company plans to pare its workforce.
Компания планирует сокращать свою рабочую силу.
Additional translations
кромсать
Definitions
To trim or cut away the outer layer or parts of something, especially to make it smaller or neater.
She used a knife to pare the apple before eating it.
To reduce or diminish something gradually by cutting or removing parts.
The company had to pare down its expenses to stay profitable.
Synonyms
cut
prune
clip
whittle
diminish
reduce
trim
shave
pare
noun
Definitions
A thin piece removed in the act of paring; a trimming (usually plural).
The cook threw the carrot pares into the compost.
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