erection

erec·tion

noun \i-ˈrek-shən\

Definition of ERECTION

1

a : the state marked by firm turgid form and erect position of a previously flaccid bodily part containing cavernous tissue when that tissue becomes dilated with blood b : an occurrence of such a state in the penis or clitoris

2

: the act or process of erecting something : construction

3

: something erected

Examples of ERECTION

1. the erection of a new apartment building
2. <when it was brand-new, the Eiffel Tower was considered as ugly an erection as Europe had ever seen>

First Known Use of ERECTION

15th century

Related to ERECTION

Synonyms: construction, structure

Related Words: arrangement, assembly; configuration, frame, framework, shell, skeleton; geography, geometry

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Rhymes with ERECTION

abjection, advection, affection, bisection, collection, complexion, confection, connection, convection, correction, cross section, C-section, defection, deflection, dejection, detection, direction, ejection, election, infection, inflection, injection, inspection, midsection, objection, perfection, prelection, projection, protection, refection, reflection, rejection, resection, selection, subjection, subsection, trajection, transection, trisection