erection

noun

i-ˈrek-shən How to pronounce erection (audio)
Definition of erectionnext
as in structure
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts when it was brand-new, the Eiffel Tower was considered as ugly an erection as Europe had ever seen

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  1. structure
  2. construction
Noun
  • The changes are adaptive changes of the structure and function of the heart.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • The structure of Iran’s regime was built following the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of structure
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  • Roberts said his product would be less expensive on a per-square-foot basis than traditional construction but declined to cite figures because individual site conditions affect the overall cost.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The construction worker was taken to a nearby hospital and is in critical condition.
    — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of construction
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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