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Definition of erect
1a : vertical in position; also : not spread out or decumbent an erect plant stem columns still erect in the ruinsb : standing up or out from the body erect hairsc : characterized by firm or rigid straightness in bodily posture an erect bearing
2 archaic : directed upward
4 : being in a state of physiological erection
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Examples of erect in a Sentence
She sat erect, listening for her name.
a lone tree remained erect after the terrible tornado had passed
Recent Examples of erect from the Web
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That is, its pretty inescapable visual of an erect penis.
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Fact One: Bruce Wayne is a self-indulgent finance bro who cosplays as a bat with erect nipples.
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Gen. Robert E. Lee stood erect, arms crossed over his chest, as his statue was ousted from its prominent 133-year perch in the heart of New Orleans.
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Some models wore headdresses of three erect feathers that called back to Prada’s Spring 2014 ready-to-wear collection—
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Asian elephants typically show distress with erect tails and flared ears; vocalizations such as trumpeting, rumbling, or roaring; and sudden defecation and urination.
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Origin and Etymology of erect
Middle English, from Latin erectus, past participle of erigere to erect, from e- + regere to lead straight, guide — more at right
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Definition of erect
transitive verb
1a (1) : to put up by the fitting together of materials or parts : build (2) : to fix in an upright position (3) : to cause to stand up or stand outb archaic : to direct upwardc : to change (an image) from an inverted to a normal position
2 : to elevate in status
5 : to draw or construct (something, such as a perpendicular or figure) upon a given base
Examples of erect in a Sentence
The city erected a statue in his honor.
They erected a marker over the grave.
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A park spokesman identified only as Lewis told AL.com the same day that a new barrier would be erected.
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Smith garnered attention as the first female tank crew member in the U.S., and Harper was known for his involvement in erecting multiple memorials for veterans.
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While past years have shown objects such as cow and bull statues erected around the city, this year will feature canines.
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In May of 2015, the department granted the approval to erect statues of Stanton and Anthony at the West 77th Street entrance.
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Temporary wooden railings were erected to protect pedestrians.
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The cross was erected in honor of Jim Bruce Robison, an Ocotillo Wells resident who was killed in action in Vietnam at age 21 in 1966.
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The men also erected two 13-foot tall Easter Island heads on the site.
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So Toback, quite literally, got Kael panting and Beatty erect.
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First Known Use of erect
15th century
ERECT Defined for English Language Learners
erect
playDefinition of erect for English Language Learners
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: straight up and down
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: in a state of erection because of sexual excitement : swollen and stiff
erect
Definition of erect for English Language Learners
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: to build (something) by putting together materials
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: to set or place (something) so that it stands up
ERECT Defined for Kids
Definition of erect for Students
: straight up and down an erect tree The soldiers stood erect.
Word Root of erect
The Latin word rēctus, meaning “straight” or “right,” gives us the root rect. Words from the Latin rēctus have something to do with being straight or correct. Something erect stands straight up. Something correct is right. A rectangle is a shape made of four straight lines and four right angles.
Definition of erect for Students
erected
;erecting
1 : to put up by fitting together materials or parts erect a tent
2 : to set or place straight up erect a flagpole
erector
\i-ˈrek-tər\ nounMedical Dictionary
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erect
Legal Definition of erect
: to give legal existence to by a formal act of authority no new State shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any other State — U.S. Constitution art. IV
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