verb

pare

Pare (verb) means to remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife.

verb

To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife.

To reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off.

To trim the hoof of a horse.

To sharpen a pencil.

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Etymology

From Middle English paren, from Old French parer (“to arrange, prepare, trim”), from Latin parō (“to prepare, arrange; to provide, furnish; to resolve, purpose”) (related to pariō (“to bear, to give birth to; to spawn, produce, beget; to procure, acquire”)), from a Proto-Indo-European *per- (“to bring forward, bring forth”).

Rhymes for pare

are dare care hare mare fare bare rare ware gare share snare

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of pare?

"pare" (verb) means to remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife.

What are the different meanings of pare?

"pare" has 3 main meanings: 1. To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife; 2. To reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off; 3. To trim the hoof of a horse.