1. (n.) One who rises; as, an early riser.

2. (n.) The upright piece of a step, from tread to tread.

3. (n.) Any small upright face, as of a seat, platform, veranda, or the like.

4. (n.) A shaft excavated from below upward.

5. (n.) A feed head. See under Feed, n.

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