pare Synonyms
pare Meaning
pare (v)
decrease gradually or bit by bit
cut small bits or pare shavings from
strip the skin off
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
pare (v. t.)
To cut off, or shave off, the superficial substance or extremities of; as, to pare an apple; to pare a horse's hoof.
To remove; to separate; to cut or shave, as the skin, ring, or outside part, from anything; -- followed by off or away; as; to pare off the ring of fruit; to pare away redundancies.
Fig.: To diminish the bulk of; to reduce; to lessen.
FAQs About the word pare
decrease gradually or bit by bit, cut small bits or pare shavings from, strip the skin off, remove the edges from and cut down to the desired sizeTo cut off, or
cut, trim,shave, crop, bob, lop (off), dock, mow, prune, nip
extend, extend, elongate, elongate,lengthen, lengthen,
She carefully pared the potatoes, removing their thin skin.
The chef pared the carrots into delicate ribbons, enhancing the dish's presentation.
The gardener diligently pared the hedges, giving them a neat and tidy appearance.
The surgeon pared away the damaged tissue, leaving only healthy cells.
