Definition of paring

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• paring is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• paring is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• paring is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of paring

• a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. shaving
  2. sliver
• (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel (noun)

  Examples

  1. she could peel an apple with a single long paring

See definition of paring in Merriam Webster