Fleck and Paring

Fleck

Fleck noun - A very small piece.
Usage example: wiped a fleck of cookie off his jacket

Paring and fleck are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Paring" instead a noun "Fleck".

Nearby Words: flecked, flecking

Paring

Paring noun - A thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something.
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Fleck and paring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fleck" instead a noun "Paring".

Nearby Word: pared
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