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Definition erection in British English

erection noun

noun
/ɪˈrekʃ(ə)n/
1

a man's penis when it is stiff, usually because he is sexually excited

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2

the process of erecting something such as a building or fence

Example

Local people opposed the erection of a memorial.

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2.1

a structure such as a building, wall, or bridge

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Definition erection in British English