Re-erection

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The erection again of something that had been dismantled or had fallen down, and possibly moved from a different site.

    "Carmarthen: […] A start on the new carriage shed is imminent, followed by the re-erection of the King's Dock Junction signal box as an office and shop."

Example

More examples

"Carmarthen: […] A start on the new carriage shed is imminent, followed by the re-erection of the King's Dock Junction signal box as an office and shop."

Etymology

From re- + erection or re-erect + -ion.

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