Arris

/ˈærɪs/ noun

A sharp ridge or edge where two surfaces meet, especially in architecture or masonry.

From Old French 'areste,' from Latin 'arista' meaning awl or sharp point. In architecture, it describes the thin line created where roof tiles, walls, or stones meet.

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