Rising
Rising , adjective
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.
3.
Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life; as, the rising generation.
Rising , preposition
More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age. [Colloquial & Low, United States]
Rising , noun
1.
The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).
2.
That which rises; a tumor; a boil. — Lev. xiii. 10
Collocations (1)
Rising main (Waterworks) , the pipe through which water from an engine is delivered to an elevated reservoir.