raiser
ˈreɪzər
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Definition of raiser - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
increasingperson who increases the amount or level of something
  • She was known as a successful fundraiser and money raiser..
booster increaser
2.
toolsdevice or tool used to elevate something
  • He used a raiser to lift the car for the tire change..
elevator lifter
3.
gameTECH.bridge partner increasing a bidTECH.
  • In bridge, my partner is a strategic raiser.
bidder increaser
4.
architectureTECH.upright board on a stepTECH.
  • The carpenter replaced the broken raiser on the stairs.
riser upright vertical
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Images of raiser

  • raiser: device or tool used to elevate something
    device or tool used to elevate something
  • raiser: upright board on a step
    upright board on a step

Expressions with raiser

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something that causes surprise or disbelief
The sudden announcement was an eyebrow-raiser for everyone.
something that scares or causes fear
The horror movie was a real hair-raiser.
event happening before the main event starts
The concert had a curtain-raiser before the main act.
person who raises animals for food or sale
The stock raiser took care of the cows and sheep.
person who deliberately sets fire to property
The fire-raiser was caught by the police.
person who causes trouble or creates chaos
Jake was known as the hell-raiser of the group.

Origin of raiser

Old French, reiser (to raise)

Examples of raiser in a sentence

  • He was a raiser of hopes and dreams.
  • The mechanic used a raiser to access the car's underside.
  • A raiser was essential for the construction project.
  • Her skills as a raiser helped us win the game.
  • The raiser made a bold move, surprising everyone.
  • He tripped over the loose raiser on the porch.

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  1. French:amplificateur, rehausseur, ...
  2. German:Vermehrer, Heber, ...
  3. Italian:aumentatore, sollevatore, ...
  4. Spanish:recaudador, levantador, ...
  5. Portuguese:angariador, elevador, ...
  6. Chinese:募捐者, 升降器, ...
  7. Japanese:増加者, リフター, ...
  8. Arabic:مُزِيد, رافعة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגְדִּיל, מַגְבֵּהַ, ...
  10. Russian:увеличитель, подъемник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збирач коштів, підйомний інструмент, ...
  12. Hindi:बढ़ाने वाला, लिफ्टर, ...

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