arista

[əˈrɪstə]

arista Definition

the long, pointed bristle on the back of the blade of a carving knife, used for piercing meat.

Using arista: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "arista" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He used the arista of the knife to pierce the meat.

  • Example

    The chef expertly carved the roast with the arista of his knife.

Origins of arista

from Latin 'arista', meaning 'ear of grain'

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Summary: arista in Brief

'Arista' [əˈrɪstə] refers to the long, pointed bristle on the back of the blade of a carving knife. It is used for piercing meat during the carving process. Examples of its use include 'He used the arista of the knife to pierce the meat.' and 'The chef expertly carved the roast with the arista of his knife.'