crucifix
A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the RomansA wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
» Yanni made a crucifix out of wood.
Meaning
3 sensesA wooden structure 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.
Plain crosses are preferred by Protestants, but crucifixes by Catholics.
Kruzifix
распя́тиеraspjátije, крестkrest
розп'я́ттяrozpʺjáttja, хрестxrest, крижkryž
The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.
- a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports themself with both arms extended horizontally
- representation of the cross on which Jesus died
Examples
13 sentencesYanni made a crucifix out of wood.
Jonas grabbed the crucifix and threw it away.
He searched in his pocket for the small crucifix.
A crucifix is a vital accessory when fighting a demon.
A rapper without bling is like a pope without a crucifix.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin cruciFrom Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.
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Forms
plural: crucifixes| Singular | crucifix |
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