Associations to the word «Arris»

Wiktionary

ARRIS, noun. A sharp edge or ridge formed by the intersection of two surfaces
ARRIS, noun. (architecture) A sharp edge or ridge formed by the intersection of two curved surfaces
ARRIS, noun. (archaeology) A ridge formed on the surface of flaked stone that results from the intersection of two or more flake removals. The arris marks the location of flake scars on the dorsal surface of chipped stone. [1]
ARRIS, noun. (UK) (slang) Buttocks, arse.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras