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erection

The correct spelling is erection.

How to pronounce erection

/ɪˈɹɛkʃən/
noun

IPA: /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/

Say it like: Ere-csh-on

The correct spelling is erection. The act of building or putting up or together of something. For example: "The Empire State Building was once the world's tallest erection."

Usage Examples

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

He placed his newspaper on his lap to hide his erection.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of building or putting up or together of something.
  2. 2.Anything erected or built.
  3. 3.The physiological process by which erectile tissue, such as a penis or clitoris, becomes erect by being engorged with blood.
  4. 4.(of a penis or clitoris) The state or quality of being erect from engorgement with blood.
  5. 5.A penis or clitoris that is erect.

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