Defn: A foundation or sustaining wall of stones thrown together without order, as in deep water or on a soft bottom.
RIPRAP
Rip"rap`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Riprapped; p. pr. & vb. n. Riprapping.]
Defn: To form a riprap in or upon.
RIPSAW
Rip"saw`, Etym: [See Rip, v. t., 4.] (Carp.)
Defn: A handsaw with coarse teeth which have but a slight set, used for cutting wood in the direction of the fiber; — called also ripping saw.
RIPTOWEL Rip"tow*el, n. Etym: [AS. rip. harvest + a word of uncertain etymology.] (Feud. Law)
Defn: A gratuity given to tenants after they had reaped their lord's corn. [Obs.]
RIS
Ris, n. Etym: [AS. hris; akin to D. rils, G. reis, OHG. hris.]
Defn: A bough or branch; a twig. [Obs.]
As white as is the blossom upon the ris. Chaucer.
RISE
Rise, v. i. [imp. Rose; p. p. Risen; p. pr. & vb. n. Rising.] Etym:
[AS. risan; akin to OS. risan, D. rijzen, OHG. risan to rise, fall,
Icel. risa, Goth. urreisan, G. reise journey. CF. Arise, Raise, Rear,
v.]