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In architecture , an arris is the sharp edge formed by the intersection of two surfaces , such as the corner of a masonry unit ; the edge of a timber in timber framing ; the junction between two planes of plaster or any intersection of divergent architectural details .. architecture. architecture. masonry unit. Concrete Masonry Unit. timber framing. timber framing. Also the raised edges which separate the flutings in a Doric column .. flutings. fluting ( architecture ). Doric. Doric order. column. column. The origin of the term arris is from the Latin ` arista ' meaning the beard of an ear of grain or the bone of a fish .. See also arete .. arete. arete. An arris rail is a structural element , whose cross section is a 45 degree isosceles right angled triangle .. right angled triangle. right angled triangle. Arris rails are usually made of wood , and are manufactured by cutting a length of square-section timber lengthwise diagonally .. wood. wood. They are used for structures which require joining two timbers at right angles ; for example , connecting wooden posts and beams .. Another common use is for the horizontal rails of timber fences , since the diagonal edges prevent water from collecting on top of the wood and thus rotting the timber .. wood. wood. It also adds an element of security , since the fence is harder to climb .. fence. fence