parer
3 synonyms for parer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small knife or hand tool used to trim the skin or outer layer from fruit and vegetables.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use parer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
apple parer
nail parer
hoof parer
Now largely confined to cookware and trade contexts; 'paring knife' is the everyday term.
Etymology
From pare plus the agent suffix -er; pare comes via Old French parer from Latin parare 'to prepare, make ready'.
Full origin of parer →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a parer and a peeler?
A parer is a small knife with a straight blade that you control by hand, so it can trim, core and shape as well as peel. A peeler has a fixed slotted blade that only removes a thin strip of skin.
Is a parer the same as a paring knife?
Yes, in the kitchen the two terms are used interchangeably, though 'paring knife' is far more common in modern recipes and catalogues.
