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erec·tion (ē reks̸hən, i-)

noun

  1. an erecting or being erected
  2. something erected; structure, building, etc.
  3. Physiol. a being or becoming rigid and erect by filling with blood; specif., such a condition of the penis or clitoris

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erection

n.

building, erecting, constructing; see construction 1.


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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.

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.

Adjective modifier

  • penile: It causes penile erections by dilating blood vessels, and controls the action of almost every orifice from swallowing to defecation.

Modifies a noun

  • problem: Does the erection problem only occur with one of them, or with all?

Noun used with modifier

  • steel: In 1997 the foundations were completed and the next stage of the development, steel erection, was due to commence.
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