Erectors

/ɪˈrɛktərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of erector; multiple people who erect structures, or multiple anatomical muscles that straighten body parts.

Etymology

Standard English plural formation of 'erector,' adding '-s' to the Latin-derived noun. Both occupational and anatomical meanings retain the Latin-based term.

Kelly Says

Steel erectors have a union with specific training—they're among the highest-paid construction workers because they do the riskiest job: assembling skyscrapers hundreds of feet up.

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