He's usually a late riser. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The edge of a tread that projects past the face of the riser is called the NOSING. From Wordnik.com. [Herta Müller - Nobel Lecture] Reference
A 1/2 PVC sprinkler riser is just the right size (with maybe a couple turns of tape around it). From Wordnik.com. [Top 10 Battery Hacks, Tips, And Tricks | Lifehacker Australia] Reference
And a typical stair riser is not more than 7 high, which means nothing but smallish trade paperbacks under there. From Wordnik.com. [Staircase Bookcase] Reference
In front of the riser will be my theater seats with recliners. From Wordnik.com. [Home Theater Forum] Reference
And on one end, it has an opening which is called a riser, too, which is probably about two feet across. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 29, 2007] Reference
The front of the level area called the riser should be constructed so it slants back toward the hillside. From Wordnik.com. [1. Establishing Contour Lines] Reference
The pressure the riser was applying to the well would have lessened by as much as 38 percent, experts said. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Now that the Government has Proved as Incompetent] Reference
The so-called riser insertion tool is "the best option, the most likely option to combat" the frozen hydrocarbons, Suttles said. From Wordnik.com. [Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming RSS Newsfeed] Reference
Another solution is to stand the laptop on a "riser" and perhaps plug in a separate USB keyboard. From Wordnik.com. [A laptop for university] Reference
Place your contents on a "riser" so that it can be seen in the basket. From Wordnik.com. [BellaOnline - The Voice of Women] Reference
• Mardy Gilyard was listed as 'riser' during our practice report on Monday. From Wordnik.com. [SI.com] Reference
Wellstream is one of only three main manufacturers of flexible "riser" pipes, which connect drilling rigs to well-heads on the sea floor. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion] Reference
Wellstream is one of only three main manufacturers of flexibles "riser" pipes, which connect drilling rigs to well-heads on the sea floor. From Wordnik.com. [Reuters: Top News] Reference
I guess they thought mother wasn't an early riser. From Wordnik.com. [LOVE IS NOT THE ONLY THING] Reference
Top hat to capture flow without removing riser flange. From Wordnik.com. [Robert L. Cavnar: Questions BP Needs to Answer] Reference
riser insertion tool to capture flow from wrecked riser. From Wordnik.com. [Robert L. Cavnar: Questions BP Needs to Answer] Reference
"The idea is to put that stair riser off as long as you can.". From Wordnik.com. [Stairs can pose a problem as you get older, so take steps now to ease the climb] Reference
So, if you're an early riser, be extra alert for children and animals. From Wordnik.com. [Spring forward with a safety check] Reference
And CCNY wouldn't have installed a riser so 30 camera crews could get a good shot. From Wordnik.com. [American Beat: Adventures with Arnold] Reference
There were also 125 small spills, many from riser pipes or storage tanks on platforms. From Wordnik.com. [Federal records show steady stream of oil spills in gulf since 1964] Reference
But I've been experimenting with this little riser that I built that holds my equipment. From Wordnik.com. [On Tour With Dan Deacon And His Veggie Oil Van] Reference
The company also sells a riser for your dryer to bring it to the same height as the washer. From Wordnik.com. [Inside Consumer Reports Test Labs: Antivibration devices for washing machines] Reference
Massive containment structure: Set 600 feet from wellhead over only one leak from wrecked riser. From Wordnik.com. [Robert L. Cavnar: Questions BP Needs to Answer] Reference
Build each riser a maximum of six inches high and make the part you walk on -- the tread -- at least 14 inches deep. From Wordnik.com. [Green Scene: Landscaping can make potential buyers feel right at home] Reference
She once described herself as an early riser, standing outside her house in the morning, waiting for the newspapers to be delivered. From Wordnik.com. [Queen of the Center] Reference
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