arris

Meaning

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 a arrowhead or hand axe, as the result of the intersection of two or more flake removals.

Synonyms

pien

edge

butt

ass

🍑

backside

beneath

border

brim

brow

bum

buns

buttock

buttocks

caboose

derriere

end

🔚

extremity

fanny

foot

🦶

hind end

hindquarters

keister

ledge

limb

marge

nates

neb

peak

rear

rear end

refracting angle

rib

rim

rump

stern

tail

tail end

tip

tush

verge

ansa

berk

tuchus

tooshie

corner angle

edge angle

cusped edge

jacksy

hiney

tuches

toches

back

🔙

tokhes

abutment

arse

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈæɹɪs/

Etymology

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