/ Dictionary / Index R rising hinge: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ris'ing hinge" Pronunciation: [key] a gravity hinge causing a door, shutter, etc., to rise slightly when opened. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. rising diphthong rising rhythm Related Content Daily Word Quiz: diligent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language