arris
a sharp ridge, as between adjoining channels of a Doric column.
the line, ridge, or hip formed by the meeting of two surfaces at an exterior angle.
Origin of arris
1- Also called piend.
Words Nearby arris
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How to use arris in a sentence
A curved furrow, immediately adjoining its repetition, and separated from it only by an arris, as in the Doric column.
History of Ancient Art | Franz von ReberIt differs from a bevel in that a bevel inclines all the way to the next arris, while a chamfer makes a new arris, Fig. 271.
Handwork in Wood | William NoyesOld 'arris is either dead and buried, or gorn away, or somethin'.
The Lord of the Sea | M. P. ShielShe would come to the front of the stage and say confidentially to the audience, "Do you know Lizzie 'arris?"
With Our Army in Palestine | Antony BluettEven then the lower arris (corner) is likely to be splintered off.
Handwork in Wood | William Noyes
British Dictionary definitions for arris
/ (ˈærɪs) /
a sharp edge at the meeting of two surfaces at an angle with one another, as at two adjacent sides of a stone block
Origin of arris
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