SEMIERECT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

semierect

adjective

Definition of semierect

as in vertical

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Adjective

British aerospace company Vertical Aerospace is set to conduct the first public electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) demonstration flights at the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
The device sits on her palm flipped to its side, so that the video Berkett films is vertical rather than horizontal — because most people will still watch it on their smartphone.

— Alina Selyukh, NPR, 18 July 2026

Definition of vertical

Adjective

Friday so that work crews can deliver and erect bridge beams, according to the Florida Department of Transportation and the city of Miami.

— Howard Cohen July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
His head reached no higher on the bear than the middle of that mighty chest as the animal stood erect.

— Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

Definition of erect

Adjective

Fans chasing atmosphere can weigh the perks of upgrading, whether that means a club level, a standing-room social area or a section known for being the loudest in the building.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
The fans gave it, then gave it again, this time in the form of a standing ovation after Djokovic won the tiebreak and stood at Centre Court, his arms stretched wide.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of standing

Adjective

Bend your knees and sit back so that your thighs are parallel to the floor, and your shins remain perpendicular.

— Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
At each of the four end points, a small panel about 2 to 3 feet wide would be mounted perpendicular to the netting to prevent access.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026

Definition of perpendicular

Adjective

Renovators often find out-of-plumb walls, out-of-level floors, and framing that’s either in poor shape or isn’t fit to support tile, drywall, and other modern kitchen materials.

— Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Root added only two runs to his overnight 75 and was beaten by Henry between bat and pad and struck plumb on the back thigh.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 June 2026

Definition of plumb

Adjective

This episode, Zack wakes up and bolts upright with the bandage still on his head from getting clobbered with a sign on his birthday and can’t remember what happened the night before.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 July 2026
First, the chair back reclines only one or two degrees before hard-stopping, even when locked in the fully upright position.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

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