erection
US /ɪˈrek.ʃən/
UK /ɪˈrek.ʃən/
1.
the action of erecting a structure or a building
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The erection of the new bridge will take several years.
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The rapid erection of temporary shelters was crucial after the disaster.
2.
the state of a penis or clitoris becoming rigid and enlarged, typically in response to sexual arousal
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He experienced a sudden erection.
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Difficulty achieving an erection can be a sign of underlying health issues.