Erect and Rearing

Erect

Erect adjective - Upright in position or posture.
Usage example: erect flower stalks

Rearing is a synonym for erect. In some cases you can use "Rearing" instead an adjective "Erect".

Rearing

Rearing adjective - Rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile.

Erect is a synonym for rearing in build topic. You can use "Erect" instead the word "Rearing" as a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: reared, rearer
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