Example: "She could peel an apple with a single long paring"
To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife
Example: "Victor pared some apples in preparation to make a tart."
(often with down or back) to reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off
Example: "Albert had to pare his options down by disregarding anything beyond his meager budget."
To trim the hoof of a horse