crucifix
IPA: krˈusʌfɪks
noun
- A wooden cross used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
- An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.
- (gymnastics) The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.
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Examples of "crucifix" in Sentences
- The image does not contain a crucifix.
- In the morning mist a crucifix appears.
- A crucifix is to be put above the altar.
- The altar crucifix was similarly imported.
- On the wall of the sanctuary is a crucifix.
- Above the tabernacle is a niche with a crucifix.
- Do you mean like protoplasm or melted crucifixes
- The exact date of the receipt of the crucifix is unknown.
- Arriaga died at the helm of the vessel, grasping the crucifix.
- An impressive calvary or crucifix forms the focus of the church yard.