English Explanatory Dictionary

arris

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sharp edge or ridge formed by the intersection of two surfaces
  2. A sharp edge or ridge formed by the intersection of two curved surfaces
  3. A ridge formed on the surface of flaked stone, such as an arrowhead or hand axe, as the result of the intersection of two or more flake removals.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of aris

Pronunciation

/ˈæɹɪs/

Word forms

arris arrises

Etymology

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

Derived words

arris fillet arris gutter arris rail arriswise
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