Rising /(?)/

Ris·ing

Rising

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.

Rising

prep.
  1. More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age. [Colloq. & Low, U.S.]

Rising

n.
  1. The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).
  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.