erect
/ɪˈɹɛkt/ adjective B2- Upright; vertical or reaching broadly upwards.
- Rigid, firm; standing out perpendicularly, especially as the result of stimulation. · The penis should be fully erect before commencing copulation.· erect nipples
- Having an erect penis or clitoris. · OK, baby, I'm erect now. Let's get it on!
- Watchful; alert.
- Elevated, as the tips of wings, heads of serpents, etc.
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If we Lions knew how to erect statues, you would see the Man placed under the paw of the Lion.”
The Mule carrying the treasure walked with head erect, as if conscious of the value of his burden, and tossed up and down the clear-toned bells fastened to his neck.
Accordingly, after milking, behold Marilla and Anne walking down the lane, the former erect and triumphant, the latter drooping and dejected.
Matthew walked slowly with bent head; Anne, tall and erect, suited her springing step to his.
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