arris

/ˈæɹɪs/

noun

Arête, angle vif

A sharp edge or ridge formed by the intersection of two surfaces

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully sanded the arris of the wooden table to make it smooth and safe. "

Le charpentier a soigneusement poncé l'arête de la table en bois pour la rendre lisse et sûre.

noun

Arête

A sharp edge or ridge formed by the intersection of two curved surfaces

Examples :

"The worn arris on the ceramic mug handle made it uncomfortable to hold. "

L'arête usée de la poignée de la tasse en céramique la rendait inconfortable à tenir.

architecture building structure part

noun

Arête

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. http//books.google.com/books?id=L6LAsLpx46IC&pg=PA252&lpg=PA252&dq=arris+lithic&source=web&ots=VMpCZXxc-&sig=sW0DjBW6LgNdAGKi8ML875OcfI&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result#PPA252,M1

Examples :

"Examining the ancient arrowhead, the archaeologist pointed out the sharp arris running along its surface, formed by the intersection of flake scars. "

En examinant la pointe de flèche antique, l'archéologue a souligné l'arête vive qui courait le long de sa surface, formée par l'intersection des cicatrices d'éclats.

archaeology geology technical science

noun

Fesses, cul

Buttocks, arse.

Examples :

"He winced as he sat down; his arris was sore from the long bike ride. "

Il grimaça en s'asseyant ; ses fesses étaient endolories à cause de la longue balade à vélo.

body anatomy

Meanings

Arête, angle vif

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully sanded the arris of the wooden table to make it smooth and safe. "

Le charpentier a soigneusement poncé l'arête de la table en bois pour la rendre lisse et sûre.

Arête

Examples :

"The worn arris on the ceramic mug handle made it uncomfortable to hold. "

L'arête usée de la poignée de la tasse en céramique la rendait inconfortable à tenir.

Arête

Examples :

"Examining the ancient arrowhead, the archaeologist pointed out the sharp arris running along its surface, formed by the intersection of flake scars. "

En examinant la pointe de flèche antique, l'archéologue a souligné l'arête vive qui courait le long de sa surface, formée par l'intersection des cicatrices d'éclats.

Fesses, cul

Examples :

"He winced as he sat down; his arris was sore from the long bike ride. "

Il grimaça en s'asseyant ; ses fesses étaient endolories à cause de la longue balade à vélo.

Related Words

uncomfortable adjective

Inconfortable, mal à l'aise

examinant noun

Examinateur, examinateur

arrowhead noun

Pointe de flèche

removals noun

Suppression, enlèvement

examining verb

Examiner, observer

carefully adverb

Tristement, avec tristesse

archaeologist noun

Archéologue

cicatrices noun

Cicatrices, une cicatrice

surfaces noun

Surface

intersection noun

Intersection, croisement

carpenter noun

Charpentier

location noun

Emplacement, endroit