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turning vs paring

paring vs turning

turning and paring both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
turning Yes No No No
paring Yes No No No
As nouns, paring is a hypernym of turning; that is, paring is a word with a broader meaning than turning:
  • turning: a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
  • paring: a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
Other hypernyms of turning include shaving, sliver.
turning (noun) paring (noun)
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel
act of changing in practice or custom a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
the activity of shaping something on a lathe
the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
a movement in a new direction
a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
Difference between turning and paring

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