Pare

usgb/per/
verb

To cut away the outer layer or to remove extra parts from something, often with a knife.

He carefully pared the apple peel with a sharp knife.
Visual representation of "pare" - To cut away the outer layer or to remove extra parts from something, often with a knife.

Often appears as...

  • pare down
  • pare away
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Literal action

Means removing parts with a tool, maintaining the object's integrity, usually done with precision.

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She pared her fingernails with a small clipper.
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Not only food

Though often used for food, 'pare' applies to any item needing a reduction of parts.

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The sculptor pared away bits of wood to reveal the statue.
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Gentle removal

Suggests a careful, often delicate process, not a harsh or damaging one.

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She pared the old wallpaper from the wall with care.
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