riser
pronunciation
How to pronounce riser in British English:
UK [ˈraɪzə(r)]
How to pronounce riser in American English:
US [ ˈraɪzər]
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- Noun:
- a person who rises (especially from bed)
- a vertical pipe in a building
- structural member consisting of the vertical part of a stair or step
Word Origin
- riser (n.)
- late 14c., "rebel," agent noun from rise (v.). Meaning "one who rises" (from bed, in a certain manner) is mid-15c. Meaning "upright part of a step" is from 1771.
Example
- 1. An advanced early riser uses this method always .
- 2. Mensa project : completion riser and workover control system .
- 3. Remove all the riser running tools .
- 4. Before setting the pump in the pit , bind its electrical cords to the riser with vinyl electrical tape or plastic electrical ties .
- 5. I 've been an early riser all my life .