paring knife

noun

: a small short-bladed knife (as for paring fruit)

Examples of paring knife in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use a paring knife, cut an x at the bottom of the peach. Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 30 June 2023 William Huxley has been stabbed to death with a paring knife in his garage. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2023 Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours, Using the foil overhang, lift bars out of pan, loosening sides with paring knife, if needed. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024 The center's paring knife is missing from the butcher block, and Pastor Eddie tells them that Huxley recently argued with Mateen (Samer Salem), whose parents were murdered by the Taliban in 2021 after Huxley arrived too late to escort them to the airport. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2023 Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until paring knife inserted into pork offers no resistance, 70 to 80 minutes, flipping pork pieces halfway through cooking. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024 Using a paring knife, carefully scrape excess fat from chicken skins without tearing. Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024 EatingWell 13-piece Cutlery Set ($30): Includes five stainless steel knives of various sizes, including chef and paring knives, with protective blade guards for each and three cutting mats. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2023 After an hour, test squash for doneness by inserting a small paring knife through the center. Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paring knife was in the 15th century

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“Paring knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paring%20knife. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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