noun (n)

• a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something(noun.object)

  Synonym:
  shaving, sliver
  

  source: wordnet30
• (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel(noun.food)

  Example:
  She could peel an apple with a single long paring.
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of cutting off the surface or extremites of anything.(noun)

  source: webster1913