noun Download 🔗Share A wooden cross used for crucifixions, as by the Romans. Examples : "The school's art class displayed a small crucifix, a replica of the one used in Roman times. " religion art history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church. Examples : "Plain crosses are preferred by Protestants, but crucifixes by Catholics." religion art culture theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body. Examples : "The gymnast practiced the crucifix on the rings, aiming for a perfect straight body position. " sport body position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading