erection

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder das Ergebnis des Errichtens oder Bauens eines Bauwerks wie eines Gebäudes oder Denkmals bezeichnet; außerdem physiologischer Begriff für die Versteifung und Vergrößerung eines Körperteils.

A noun referring to the act or process of building or constructing a structure, such as a building or monument; also a physiological term for the stiffening and enlargement of a body part.

1. Building or constructionB2formal

   The act or process of building or assembling a structure.

   Errichtung

   • The erection of the new bridge took two years.
   • They completed the erection of the scaffolding safely.
   • The erection of the monument was a major engineering feat.

   Synonymeassemblybuildingconstructionerectingraising

2. Physiological stateC1formal

   The state of an organ, especially the penis, becoming enlarged and rigid due to increased blood flow, typically as a result of sexual arousal.

   Erektion

   • The doctor explained the mechanism of an erection.
   • Erections are a normal physiological response.
   • He experienced an erection during the night.

   Synonymebonerhard-onstandtumescenceturgidity