What does the cryptic crossword clue "Removing skin around swelling, as form of prepping (10)" mean?

The definition is "form of prepping". The wordplay uses a deletion. BOIL (synonym="‘swelling’") in PARING (synonym="‘removing skin’") = PARBOILING; definition: "form of prepping" The answer is PARBOILING.

Removing skin around swelling, as form of prepping (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29118 | 13 Down | 2023-07-10 flower

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