arista

Definitions of arista
  1. noun
    a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
    synonyms: borde
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    bisel
    two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees
    borde
    the top edge of a vessel or other container
    bordillo, cinta, encintado
    an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
    filván
    rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper
    filo, tajo
    the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife
    acordonamiento, cordoncillo, fresa, fresado, laminado, molienda
    corrugated edge of a coin
    alféizar, derrame
    an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger
    type of:
    cara, lado
    an extended outer surface of an object
  2. noun
    slender bristlelike appendage found on the bracts of grasses
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