noun Download 🔗Share A wooden cross used for crucifixions, as by the Romans. Examples : "Roman soldiers often used crucifixes to execute criminals. " 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 strained, holding his body perfectly still in two consecutive crucifixes on the rings. " sport position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading