pare

verb4

1. •
   To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife.

   • Victor pared some apples in preparation to make a tart.
2. •
   To reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off.

   • Albert had to pare his options down by disregarding anything beyond his meager budget.
3. •
   To trim the hoof of a horse.
4. •
   (Ireland, slang) To sharpen a pencil.