semierect

Definition of semierectnext

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Adjective
  • Multiple engines attached to the wings swivel into vertical and horizontal positions to accommodate a lift like a helicopter and provide forward movement.
    David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
  • With slit-seeding, a machine called either a slice seeder or slit seeder cuts vertical slits through the thatch layer and into the soil, leaving behind shallow grooves about one-inch deep.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Lily stood erect and silent, waiting for her part in the hunt.
    Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The same rush to rename buildings, erect statues, hang massive banners of faces and publicly declare fealty to the leader in power is on display in North Korea, Cuba and the former Soviet Union.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • His best finish was 20th in the middle-distance standing event in Beijing.
    Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Lindo received a standing ovation, during which Jordan could be seen smiling at his co-star from the audience and clapping.
    Isabel Yip, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Focus on Creating Flow and Accessibility Sharing an end table between two perpendicular sofas may be convenient for daily living, but that closed corner keeps people from easily flowing through the space.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Also consider corner clearances and make sure door and drawer hardware will clear the items perpendicular to them.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • There will be other plumb roles, including that of Mr Rochester, the brooding master of Thornfield Hall.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects and designed by Omega Architects, the all-aluminum cruiser was distinguished by a fast-displacement hull and a vertical stem (or plumb bow) that notched her multiple prestigious awards and inspired an entire Heesen series of 164-foot fast-cruisers.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022
Adjective
  • The boots’ traction has kept me upright and feeling secure in slick parking lots and on packed snow.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Blueberry bushes with upright growth, like Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush, perform well after thinning overly long canes from the top of the bush.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Semierect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semierect. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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