high rise

A form of high-rise — A tall building, one consisting of many storeys.

Meanings

nounhigh rise (plural high rises)

plural high rises

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of high-rise.
adjectivehigh rise (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative spelling of high-rise.
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