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(), a. 1. Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon. 2. Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising state; a rising character. Among the rising theologians of Germany. Hare. 3. Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life; as, the rising generation. Ris"ing prep.More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age. [Colloq. & Low, U.S.] Ris"ing n. 1. The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense). 2. That which rises; a tumor; a boil. Lev. xiii. 10. Rising main (Waterworks), the pipe through which water from an engine is delivered to an elevated reservoir. スポンサード リンク
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