Definition of erect

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Erect (v. i.) To rise upright.

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Subsulphate :: Substyle (n.) A right line on which the style, or gnomon, of a dial is erected; being the common section of the face of the dial and a plane perpendicular to it passing through the style..
Paragrele :: Paragrele (n.) A lightning conductor erected, as in a vineyard, for drawing off the electricity in the atmosphere in order to prevent hailstorms..
Erector :: Erector (n.) A muscle which raises any part.
Fang :: Fang (v. t.) The tusk of an animal, by which the prey is seized and held or torn; a long pointed tooth; esp., one of the usually erectile, venomous teeth of serpents. Also, one of the falcers of a spider..
Rondel :: Rondel (n.) A small round tower erected at the foot of a bastion.
Porcupine :: Porcupine (n.) Any Old Word rodent of the genus Hystrix, having the back covered with long, sharp, erectile spines or quills, sometimes a foot long. The common species of Europe and Asia (Hystrix cristata) is the best known..
Ecstasy :: Ecstasy (n.) A state which consists in total suspension of sensibility, of voluntary motion, and largely of mental power. The body is erect and inflexible; the pulsation and breathing are not affected..
Couchant :: Couchant (v. t.) Lying down with head erect; squatting.
Erector :: Erector (n.) One who, or that which, erects..
Stand :: Stand (n.) To be supported on the feet, in an erect or nearly erect position; -- opposed to lie, sit, kneel, etc..
Uppricked :: Uppricked (a.) Upraised; erect; -- said of the ears of an animal.
Superstruction :: Superstruct (v. t.) To build over or upon another structure; to erect upon a foundation.
Couche :: Couche (v. t.) Not erect; inclined; -- said of anything that is usually erect, as an escutcheon..
Uphold :: Uphold (v. t.) To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling; to maintain.
Proposal :: Proposal (n.) That which is proposed, or propounded for consideration or acceptance; a scheme or design; terms or conditions proposed; offer; as, to make proposals for a treaty of peace; to offer proposals for erecting a building; to make proposals of marriage..
Niche :: Niche (n.) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar position, literal or figurative..
Rise :: Rise (v.) To become erect; to assume an upright position; as, to rise from a chair or from a fall..
Standing :: Standing (a.) Remaining erect; not cut down; as, standing corn..
Erect :: Erect (v. i.) To rise upright.
Uprear :: Uprear (v. t.) To raise; to erect.
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