paring

noun

Something, such as a skin or peel, that has been pared off.

The act of removing the outer covering or skin.

The act of trimming something, or of reducing it in size or thickness by cutting or shaving off small portions from the surface or extremity.

That which is pared off; a thin piece cut, clipped, or shaved off; hence, a scrap.

The rind or outermost crust.