arris

See also: Arris, arrís, and arriš

English
arris (architecture)

Etymology 1

From Old French areste, from Latin arista (“beard (of grain), fishbone”). Doublet of arista.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈæɹɪs/
  • Rhymes: -ɪs

Noun

arris (plural arrises)

  1. A sharp edge or ridge formed by the intersection of two surfaces
  2. (architecture) A sharp edge or ridge formed by the intersection of two curved surfaces
  3. (archaeology) A ridge formed on the surface of flaked stone, such as a arrowhead or hand axe, as the result of the intersection of two or more flake removals.
Derived terms
Derived terms
  • arris fillet
  • arris gutter
  • arris rail
  • arriswise
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    Etymology 2

    Rhyming slang via Aristotle = bottle, then bottle and glass, then arse.

    Noun

    arris (plural arrises)

    1. (Cockney rhyming slang) Buttocks, arse.

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