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Erect | Erect \E*rect"\, a. [L. erectus, p. p. of erigere to erect; e out + regere to lead straight. See {Right}, and cf. {Alert}.] 1. Upright, or having a vertical position; not inverted; not leaning or bent; not prone; as, to stand erect. [1913 Webster] Two of far nobler shape, erect and tall. --Milton. [1913 Webster] Among the Greek colonies and churches of Asia, Philadelphia is still erect -- a column of ruins. --Gibbon. [1913 Webster] 2. Directed upward; raised; uplifted. [1913 Webster] His piercing eyes, erect, appear to view Superior worlds, and look all nature through. --Pope. [1913 Webster] 3. Bold; confident; free from depression; undismayed. [1913 Webster] But who is he, by years Bowed, but erect in heart? --Keble. [1913 Webster] 4. Watchful; alert. [1913 Webster] Vigilant and erect attention of mind. --Hooker. [1913 Webster] 5. (Bot.) Standing upright, with reference to the earth's surface, or to the surface to which it is attached. [1913 Webster] 6. (Her.) Elevated, as the tips of wings, heads of serpents, etc. [1913 Webster] |
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