Category:Riser

Ris"er, n.

1. One who rises; as, an early riser.

2. (arch.) (a) the upright piece of a step, from tread to tread. Hence: (b) any small upright face, as of a seat, platform, veranda, or the Like.

3. (mining)

Defn: a shaft excavated from below upward.

4. (founding)

Defn: a feed head. See under feed, n.