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Entry 6 senses · 3 variants Webster, 1913

Rising

/rīz'-ĭng/ · Ris·ing · IPA /ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/
01 a. Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon.
  1. 1.
    Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon.
  2. 2.
    Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising state; a rising character.
    “Among the rising theologians of Germany.” — Hare.
  3. 3.
    Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life; as, the rising generation.
02 prep. More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age.
  1. 1.
    More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age.[Colloq. & Low, U.S.]
03 n. The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).
  1. 1.
    The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).
  2. 2.
    That which rises; a tumor; a boil.
Phrases & compounds
Rising main — the pipe through which water from an engine is delivered to an elevated reservoir.