Paring (noun)

The act of cutting off or removing a small piece of something, usually with a knife or peeler.

Origin:

The word paring comes from the old english word "pærung" which means "a piece cut off". it refers to the act of cutting off or removing a small piece of something, usually with a knife or peeler. it was first used in the 14th century.

Examples:

1. The chef demonstrated the proper technique for paring an apple.
2. She carefully removed the paring from the potato.
3. The paring knife was sharpened for the task.
4. Paring is a process of removing the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable.
5. The paring from the apple was discarded.