Paring and Shear

Paring

Paring noun - A thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something.
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Synonyms for Paring

Shear and paring are semantically related. in peel topic. In some cases you can use "Shear" instead a verb "Paring".

Nearby Word: pared

Shear

Shear verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
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Synonyms for Shear

Paring and shear are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Paring" with "Shear", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: sheared, shearing
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