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Meaning of erection

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

erection

Pronunciation:/ɪˈɹɛkʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of building or putting up or together of something.

    Synonyms:buildingconstruction
  2. Anything erected or built.

    Example: The Empire State Building was once the world's tallest erection.

    Synonyms:buildingconstruction
  3. The physiological process by which erectile tissue, such as a penis or clitoris, becomes erect by being engorged with blood.

  4. (of a penis or clitoris) The state or quality of being erect from engorgement with blood.