erec·tion

erec·tion
/ıˈrɛkʃən/ noun, pl -tions
1 [count] : the state in which a body part (such as the penis) becomes firm and swollen because of sexual excitement; also : the penis when it is in such a state

get/have an erection

2 [noncount] : the act or process of building or erecting something

the erection of a new apartment building


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • tion — ab·bre·vi·a·tion; ab·di·ca·tion; ab·duc·tion; ab·er·ra·tion; ab·er·ra·tion·al; ab·jec·tion; ab·junc·tion; ab·ju·ra·tion; ab·lac·ta·tion; ab·la·tion; ab·lu·tion; ab·mi·gra·tion; ab·ne·ga·tion; ab·o·li·tion; ab·o·li·tion·ary; ab·o·li·tion·dom;… …   English syllables

  • erection — erec·tion …   English syllables

  • Piloerection — Erection of the hair of the skin. Piloerection of the hair, for example, on the arm makes it stand on end. Piloerection starts when a stimulus such as cold or fright causes a discharge from the (involuntary) nervous system that triggers… …   Medical dictionary

  • erection — The condition of erectile tissue when filled with blood, which then becomes hard and unyielding; denoting especially this state of the penis. [L. erectio, fr. erigo, pp. erectus, to set up] * * * erec·tion i rek shən n 1) the state marked by firm …   Medical dictionary

  • erect — vt: to give legal existence to by a formal act of authority no new State shall be formed or erect ed within the jurisdiction of any other State U.S. Constitution art. IV erec·tion n Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …   Law dictionary

  • alert — adj British (of a male) slightly sexually aroused. Related terms, also in use since 2000, include lob on and semi. It means to be a bit turned on (i.e. having a slight erec tion) . (Recorded, London student, May 2003) …   Contemporary slang

  • fluff — I. n 1. nonsense, rubbish ► ...so stop chattin fluff! (Recorded, contributor to www.wass up.com, November 2003) 2. See bit of fluff II. vb 1a. to stimulate sexually. The term, from the jargon of pornographers, refers to assisting the male… …   Contemporary slang

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  • re-erection — rē erecˈtion (↑erection) n • • • Main Entry: ↑re …   Useful english dictionary

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