plural erections
1
: the state in which a body part (such as the penis) becomes firm and swollen because of sexual excitement
also
: the penis when it is in such a state
get/have an erection
2
: the act or process of building or erecting something
the erection of a new apartment building
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/erection. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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