as in structure
something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts
when it was brand-new, the Eiffel Tower was considered as ugly an erection as Europe had ever seen
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2024
One study shows that nearly 1 in 5 men ages 18-24 experience some trouble getting or maintaining erections.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 May 2024
One of the key components of this supplement is its best price generic Viagra that helps men achieve longer and harder erections.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Some of the animals known to engage in masturbation include:
Horses
Male horses, donkeys, zebras, and deer are often observed having spontaneous erections and then repeatedly slapping, bouncing, and pressing their penises against their own abdomens in the hopes of reaching an orgasm.
—Sofia Quaglia, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
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“Erection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erection. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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