arris
Americannoun
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a sharp ridge, as between adjoining channels of a Doric column.
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the line, ridge, or hip formed by the meeting of two surfaces at an exterior angle.
noun
Etymology
Origin of arris
1670–80; < Middle French areste; see arête
Example Sentences
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If they are set too deep the screws may be loosened and a piece of paper or a shaving inserted underneath along the outer arris of the gain.
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
A chamfer is a surface produced by cutting away an arris.
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
In one corner, an attached column receives the spring of one arris of the vault.
From Romanesque Art in Southern Manche: Album by Lebert, Marie
At the north-west angle, an attached column receives the spring of one arris of the vault.
From Romanesque Art in Southern Manche: Album by Lebert, Marie
On one angle of each pillar, an attached column supports the spring of one arris of the vault.
From Romanesque Art in Southern Manche: Album by Lebert, Marie
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