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

The Crew’s new stadium, which opened in 1999, looked like a hunk of metal that lived up to its derisive nickname, “The Erector Set.”

From Los Angeles Times

He told the court that he would often work anti-social hours as a sign erector to get access to shops when they were closed.

From BBC

Asked about his work as a sign erector in 2005, Mr Goddard asked Mr Packer about cables he used in the course of his work.

From BBC

“It comes apart like a big erector set.”

From New York Times

The official Korean Central News Agency said Kim visited a factory that produces transport erector launchers, or TELs, without saying when he went or where the factory is.

From Seattle Times