paring vs shaving

paring and shaving both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
paring	Yes	No	No	No
shaving	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, paring and shaving are synonyms defined as:

paring and shaving: a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something

Other synonyms of paring include sliver.

paring (noun)	shaving (noun)
(usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel	the act of removing hair with a razor
a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something	the act of brushing against while passing
	a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something