Arriswise

Origin

arris + -wise

Full definition of arriswise

Adverb

1. (tiling) Diagonally, tiles so laid relative to walls or walkway.
2. (timber) method of sawing lengthwise a timber beam of rectangular cross section, diagonally from corner to corner, to form two beams of triangular cross section.

Synonyms

• (diagonally) arrisways