Erect (?), 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.
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Two of far nobler shape, erect and tall. Milton.
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Among the Greek colonies and churches of Asia, Philadelphia is still erect -- a column of ruins. Gibbon.
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2. Directed upward; raised; uplifted.
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His piercing eyes, erect, appear to view
Superior worlds, and look all nature through. Pope.
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3. Bold; confident; free from depression; undismayed.
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But who is he, by years
Bowed, but erect in heart? Keble.
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4. Watchful; alert.
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Vigilant and erect attention of mind. Hooker.
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5. (Bot.) Standing upright, with reference to the earth's surface, or to the surface to which it is attached.
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6. (Her.) Elevated, as the tips of wings, heads of serpents, etc.
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Erect, v. i. To rise upright. [Obs.]
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By wet, stalks do erect. Bacon.
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