: a small short-bladed knife (as for paring fruit)
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The gaping wound in his torso was stuffed with a cigarette butt and the murder weapon, a paring knife.—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 June 2026 The ribs should feel tender and give easily when pierced with a fork or paring knife.—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 Hull the strawberries by inserting a paring knife into the stem end and twisting (alternatively, slice off the top to remove the stem).—Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026 If desired, remove some of the membranes and seeds with a paring knife or gloved hands.—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for paring knife