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Definition of riser - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
architectureTECH. vertical part of a staircase stepTECH.
- He tripped on the riser of the stair.
2.
pipeTECH. vertical pipe in a buildingTECH.
- The plumber fixed the riser in the bathroom.
3.
metalworkingTECH. reservoir in a metal casting moldTECH.
- The riser prevented cavities in the casting.
4.
sleepRare person who gets up from bedRare
- She is an early riser every morning.
5.
constructionTECH. platform used to elevate somethingTECH.
- The choir stood on a riser during the performance.
6.
archeryTECH. main body of a bow in archeryTECH.
- The archer adjusted the riser for better aim.
7.
parachutingTECH. webbing strip on a parachuteTECH.
- He checked the riser before the jump.
Images of riser
vertical part of a staircase step 
vertical pipe in a building 
reservoir in a metal casting mold 
platform used to elevate something 
main body of a bow in archery 
webbing strip on a parachute
Expressions with riser
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person who wakes up early in the morning
She is an early riser and enjoys the quiet mornings.
person who wakes up late in the morning
He's a late riser, usually getting out of bed after 10 AM..
vertical tube in a building carrying water or gas between floors
The plumber shut off the riser pipe to repair the leaking bathroom line.
vertical pipework kept empty, supplied with water during fire response
Fire crews connected a hose to the dry riser to get water upstairs.
Origin of riser
Old English, rīsan (to rise)
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Examples of riser in a sentence
The riser was too high for the elderly to climb. The building's riser needed replacement due to corrosion. Engineers inspected the riser for any leaks. The engineer checked the riser for any defects. A properly designed riser ensures quality casting. Even a late riser can enjoy a quiet breakfast.
The campsite was noisy before the first riser emerged. The camera was mounted on a riser for a better angle. The speaker used a riser to be seen by the audience. She polished the riser to maintain its shine. The riser was crafted from high-quality wood. The riser was tangled, causing a delay. She inspected the riser for any signs of wear.
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- French:contremarche, colonne montante, ...
- German:Setzstufe, Steigrohr, ...
- Italian:alzata, montante, ...
- Spanish:contrahuella, montante, ...
- Portuguese:espelho, tubo vertical, ...
- Chinese:踏板, 立管, ...
- Japanese:蹴上げ, 立ち上がり管, ...
- Arabic:قَائِمَة, أُنْبُوب رَأْسِي, ...
- Hebrew:רוֹם מַדְרֵגָה, צִנּוֹר עֲמִידָה, ...
- Russian:подступенок, стояк, ...
- Ukrainian:вертикальна частина, стояк, ...
- Hindi:राइजर, ऊर्ध्वाधर पाइप, ...
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