Word Meaning

pare definition and meaning

v. t. To cut off, or shave off, the superficial substance or extremities of; as, to pare an apple; to pare a horse's hoof.
v. t. To remove; to separate; to cut or shave, as the skin, ring, or outside part, from anything; -- followed by off or away; as; to pare off the ring of fruit; to pare away redundancies.
v. t. Fig.: To diminish the bulk of; to reduce; to lessen.

Crossword clues for pare

- Trim
- Trim (nails)
- Trim with a knife