risinga.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.()prep. More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age.()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.()