erection

noun [C] (PENIS)

/ɪˈrek.ʃən/

Definition

› When a man has an erection, his penis is temporarily harder and bigger than usual and points up: to get/have an erectionSexual activity in generalPhysical and sexual assault and abduction

(Definition of erection noun (PENIS) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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erect adjective
erect verb (BUILD)
erect verb (MAKE VERTICAL)
erectile adjective
erection noun (BUILDING)
erection noun (PENIS)
erector (muscle) noun
ergo adverb
ergonomics noun
ermine noun
erode verb (DAMAGE PHYSICALLY)

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