erector

[ ih-rek-ter ]

noun

1. Also erecter. a person or thing that erects.
2. Anatomy. a muscle that erects the body or one of its parts.

erector

/ ɪˈrɛktə /

noun

1. anatomy any muscle that raises a part or makes it erect
2. a person or thing that erects

Word History and Origins

Origin of erector¹

First recorded in 1530–40; erect + -or ²

Example Sentences

This erector approaches closely the faculties of the human arm.

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The erector spinæ masses are treated by careful finger-tip kneading.

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The erector muscles become paralyzed, and the organ remains inactive at the call of the will.

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The shield was fitted with a single hydraulic erector and hydraulic sliding platforms, and when complete weighed 194 tons.

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Like the erector of a pillar, he supports the sky with his smoke; and one of his distinctive epithets is “smoke-bannered.”

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