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Meaning of Parer
A parer is primarily a person or thing that pared something, especially a device for removing the outer layer of something, typically a fruit or vegetable.
Definitions
- A device, typically a small, handheld tool, used for removing the outer layer of something, especially a fruit or vegetable.
- A person who pares or removes the outer layer of something, especially as an occupation.
Etymology of Parer
The word "parer" originates from the verb "pare", which comes from the Old French "parer", meaning "to prepare" or "to make ready", and is also related to the Latin "parare", meaning "to prepare" or "to make ready".
Historically, the term "parer" has been used to refer to a person who removes the outer layer of something, especially a fruit or vegetable, and also to a device used for this purpose.
Example Uses
- The chef used a parer to remove the skin from the apple before slicing it.
- The garden tool set included a parer for trimming and shaping plants.
- She used a vegetable parer to remove the tough outer layer of the carrot.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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increaser
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expander
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accumulator
collector
gatherer
accumulator
aggregator
amasser
assembler
compiler