Pare ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Pare ( verb )

1. To cut off the outer covering or skin of (a fruit or vegetable) with a knife or peeler.
2. To trim or cut away the outer or unwanted parts of (something).
3. To reduce the size or amount of (something).
4. To make (something) neat or tidy by cutting away unwanted parts.

Origin:

Middle english paren, from old french parer to prepare, adorn, from latin parare to make ready, prepare.

Examples:

1. She carefully pared the apple with a small knife.
2. He pared the nails of his fingers.
3. They pared down the budget to make it more manageable.
4. The sculptor pared away the excess stone to reveal the statue.
5. The company pared back its staff to reduce costs.

(As a noun)

Pare ( noun )

1. To cut off the outer covering or skin of (a fruit or vegetable) with a knife or peeler.
2. To trim or cut away the outer or unwanted parts of (something).
3. To reduce the size or amount of (something).
4. To make (something) neat or tidy by cutting away unwanted parts.

Origin:

Middle english paren, from old french parer to prepare, adorn, from latin parare to make ready, prepare.

Examples:

1. She carefully pared the apple with a small knife.
2. He pared the nails of his fingers.
3. They pared down the budget to make it more manageable.
4. The sculptor pared away the excess stone to reveal the statue.
5. The company pared back its staff to reduce costs.