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erection Definition

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

erection Synonyms

erection

n.

building, erecting, constructing; see construction 1.

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

  • steel: In 1997 the foundations were completed and the next stage of the development, steel erection, was due to commence.
  • tower: Negotiable Rate Our client is a world leader in transmission line design and tower erection utilizing in house specialist erection teams.

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