riser

verbcommon noun

Syllable Decomposition

riser

Etymology

see ris. (2)

Definition

1. To bring a sail so that it catches little wind and has little effect on the ship's course; by this means, says Romme, one produces approximately the same effect as by taking reefs directly.little used marine

Conjugation

→ Conjugation of "riser"

See also

riser (cn.) risa (v.) Risais (pn.) risais (adj.) risais (v.) risant (v.) risons (v.) risez (v.) risent (v.) risait (v.) risions (v.) risiez (v.) risaient (v.) risai (v.) risas (v.) risâmes (v.) risâtes (v.) risèrent (v.) riserai (v.) riseras (v.)