erection
erection
Definition
erec·tion (ē rek′s̸hən, i-)
noun
- an erecting or being erected
- something erected; structure, building, etc.
- Physiol. a being or becoming rigid and erect by filling with blood; specif., such a condition of the penis or clitoris
erection
Synonyms
erection
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- dwelling: It might be possible therefore, to gain planning permission for the erection of a dwelling, perhaps for members of the extended family.
- conservatory: Do the Regulations apply to the erection of a conservatory?
- scaffolding: Final demolition and erection of scaffolding and screens was done by BW.
- mast: Radar changed the landscape with the erection of masts.
- dwellinghouses: They have so far obtained planning permission for the erection of seven dwellinghouses, of which six have been constructed.
- fencing: The funds raised will then be used for the erection of the fencing using the posts painted by the children.
Converse of object
- supervise: Mr. Dolby, C.E. , has advised on the mechanical engineering throughout, and has supervised the erection of the boilers and machinery.
- sustain: This is due to the fact that he is unable to have or sustain an erection long enough to have sex properly.
- maintain: A ring can then be slipped onto the base of the penis, which helps maintain the erection.
- propose: An economist friend long ago proposed the erection of a statue in Belfast to ' The Unknown British Taxpayer ' .
- achieve: Most men take their ability to achieve an erection for granted.
- facilitate: Its removal was necessary in order to facilitate the erection of the Royal Naval Hospital.
Adjective modifier
- penile: It causes penile erections by dilating blood vessels, and controls the action of almost every orifice from swallowing to defecation.
- prolonged: No medication was involved: the patient had previously suffered with prolonged erections, lasting for a few hours.
- painful: A priapism is a long-lasting, usually very painful erection of the penis that lasts for several hours or much longer.
- improved: Numbers needed to treat for improved erections were 2.6 for tadalafil 10 mg and 2.0 for tadalafil 20 mg.
- wooden: The only closet is a miserable wooden erection, with two compartments.
Modifies a noun
- problem: Does the erection problem only occur with one of them, or with all?
Noun used with modifier
