: a small short-bladed knife (as for paring fruit)
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Slice each garlic clove in half lengthwise using a paring knife.—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 Cover pot and steam until bottoms of artichokes are very tender when pierced to the center with the tip of a paring knife, about 40 minutes.—Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for paring knife