Erection ( noun , noun )

(As a noun)

Erection ( noun )

  1. The action of building or putting up a structure.
  2. A structure built or put up, especially a temporary one.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "raising up"): from latin erectio(n-), from erigere "set up".

Examples:

  1. The team was responsible for the erection of a new bridge across the river.
  2. A crane was used for the erection of the steel frame.
  3. The company specializes in the erection of large tents for outdoor events.
  4. The erection of the skyscraper took three years to complete.
  5. The erection of the statue was delayed due to lack of funding.

(As a noun)

Erection ( noun )

  1. The action of building or putting up a structure.
  2. A structure built or put up, especially a temporary one.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "raising up"): from latin erectio(n-), from erigere "set up".

Examples:

  1. The team was responsible for the erection of a new bridge across the river.
  2. A crane was used for the erection of the steel frame.
  3. The company specializes in the erection of large tents for outdoor events.
  4. The erection of the skyscraper took three years to complete.
  5. The erection of the statue was delayed due to lack of funding.
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