paring knife

noun

: a small short-bladed knife (as for paring fruit)

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At trial, prosecutors accused Nima Momeni of taking a paring knife from his sister’s kitchen, where investigators later found the same brand of blade used in Lee’s killing. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025 Then, Momeni met up with Lee at his sister’s condo, took a paring knife from her kitchen set, drove Lee to a secluded area by the Bay Bridge and stabbed him three times, Reinstedt said. Catherine McGrath, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024 To clean gizzards, use a paring knife to make an incision down the middle to expose a yellow-hued sack. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024 The set includes a chef's knife, a santoku knife, a bread knife, a utility knife, a paring knife, six steak knives, and kitchen shears, all made with stainless steel blades. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for paring knife

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of paring knife was in the 15th century

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“Paring knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paring%20knife. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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