: a small short-bladed knife (as for paring fruit)
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Let cool 10 minutes, then remove foil and run a paring knife around sides to loosen.—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 Use a flat edge, such as a bench scraper or paring knife, to score the dough into 9 even squares.—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 Lower the heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and a paring knife easily pierces a potato, about 15 minutes.—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for about 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and there is little resistance when pierced with a paring knife.—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paring knife