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The upright member of a step situated at the back of a lower tread and near the leading edge of the next higher tread.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
riser (noun)1.
one that (as from sleep) - rises
2.
the upright member between two stair treads
3.
a stage platform on which performers are placed for greater visibility
4.
a vertical pipe (as for water or gas) or a vertical portion of an electric wiring system
5.
one of the straps that connects a parachutist's harness with the shroud lines
Riser (Wiktionary)
English
Etymology
From Middle English ryser, risere, equivalent to rise + -er.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/
- Rhymes: -aɪzə(ɹ)
Noun
riser (plural risers)
- Someone or something which rises.
- A platform or stand used to lift or elevate something.
- (carpentry) A vertical part of a step on a staircase.
- (archery) The main body of a bow.
- A vertical utility conduit, pipe or path between floors of a building for placement of cables (e.g. telephone
Elevation, Booster, Enhancer, Uplifter, Stimulator