shaving vs paring

shaving and paring both are nouns.

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

As nouns, shaving and paring are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of shaving include sliver.

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