Meaning of the word riser in English
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riser
US /ˈraɪ.zɚ/
UK /ˈraɪ.zɚ/
Noun
1.
a person who gets out of bed at a specified time
Example:
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She's an early riser, always up before dawn.
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He's a late riser on weekends.
2.
a vertical part of a stair or step
Example:
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The old staircase had a broken riser.
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Each riser was carefully measured.
3.
a vertical pipe or duct
Example:
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The building's main water riser needed repair.
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They installed a new electrical riser.
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