stair riser

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• Stair riser — A stair riser is the vertical element in a set of stairs, forming the space between a step and the next.Gandharan stair risersDecorated stair risers were used extensively in the Greco Buddhist art of Gandhara, to form the pedestal to small… …   Wikipedia

• Riser — may refer to: Riser (casting), a reservoir in a manufacturing mold Stair riser, the vertical elements in a set of stairs Drilling riser, a device used on a ship or offshore drilling rig Neil Riser, a member of the Louisiana State Senate (United… …   Wikipedia

• stair rod — noun : a metal rod or its equivalent for holding a stair carpet in place in the angle between two steps * * * a rod for holding a stair carpet in place against the bottom of a riser. [1855 60] * * * stair rod noun A rod for holding a stair carpet …   Useful english dictionary

• riser — [[t]ra͟ɪzə(r)[/t]] risers 1) N COUNT: supp N An early riser is someone who likes to get up early in the morning. A late riser is someone who likes to get up late. He was an early riser and he would be at the breakfast table at half past seven. 2) …   English dictionary

• riser — UK [ˈraɪzə(r)] / US [ˈraɪzər] noun [countable] Word forms riser : singular riser plural risers 1) the upright part of a stair 2) [often plural] a set of stairs for a group of people to stand on, which can be moved • an early/late riser someone… …   English dictionary

• riser — /ruy zeuhr/, n. 1. a person who rises, esp. from bed: to be an early riser. 2. the vertical face of a stair step. 3. any of a group of long boards or narrow platforms that can be combined in stepwise fashion: The choir stood on a horseshoe of… …   Universalium

• stair rod — a rod for holding a stair carpet in place against the bottom of a riser. [1855 60] * * * …   Universalium

• riser — ris|er [ raızər ] noun count 1. ) the upright part of a stair 2. ) often plural a set of stairs for a group of people to stand on, which can be moved early/late riser someone who usually gets out of bed early/late …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• riser — ris·er || raɪzÉ™(r) n. one who rises (especially from bed); vertical board connecting two stair treads; large stair like platform used during stage performances …   English contemporary dictionary

• riser — /ˈraɪzə/ (say ruyzuh) noun 1. someone who rises, especially from bed: to be an early riser. 2. the vertical face of a stair step. 3. a strap joining the harness to the canopy lines of a parachute …  

• riser — noun Date: 15th century 1. one that rises (as from sleep) 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… …   New Collegiate Dictionary