noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
2. 2
   a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports themself with both arms extended horizontally wordnet
3. 3
   An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.

   "Plain crosses are preferred by Protestants, but crucifixes by Catholics."

4. 4
   representation of the cross on which Jesus died wordnet
5. 5
   The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.

Synonyms

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crossagnus deiankharkaspergerasperges

Example

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"A rapper without bling is like a pope without a crucifix."

Etymology

From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.

Related phrases

crucifix positioncrucifix toadlily crucifixaround neckchristian chaincross typeholy crossiron crossjesus attachedreligious crossreligious death

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