Question:

What is the terminology for the vertical portion between each tread of the stairs?

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A step has a horizontal part and a vertical part; name the vertical one.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • Winder
  • Riser
  • Nosing
  • Going
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

A stair step consists of a tread (the horizontal surface on which the foot is placed) and a riser (the vertical face between two consecutive treads).
A winder is a tapered, wedge-shaped tread used where a stair turns; nosing is the projecting edge of the tread; going is the horizontal distance from one riser to the next.
Hence the vertical portion between treads is the riser.
Answer: (2) Riser
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