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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
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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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