Both Uses of
pare
in
Oryx and Crake
- It would be like trying to stick a paring knife into a truck tire.†
p. 235.3
- He replaces his lost aspirin and candles, and throws in six small boxes of matches and a paring knife, and his authentic-replica Red Sox baseball cap.†
p. 278.8 *
Definition:
to cut or reduce
The exact meaning of pare can depend upon its context. For example:
- "Pare the budget." -- cut it to make it smaller
- "Pare the fat from the meat," or "Pare the apple." -- cut away an outer layer or peel
- "Use a paring knife." -- a small general purpose chef's knife often used for peeling
- "Pare the edge, so it will fit." -- cut small bits or shavings from