erection

Definitions

The state of being turgid and enlarged, typically referring to the penis or clitoris due to increased blood flow.

The action of constructing or building a structure, such as a building or monument.

The act of setting something upright or establishing an organization or system.

Examples

The construction crew began the erection of the steel framework for the new skyscraper.

The monument's erection was completed in time for the city's centennial celebration.

Synonyms

construction assembly establishment foundation raising uprightness stiffness

Antonyms

demolition destruction dismantling collapse ruin flaccidity softness