crucifix
noun/ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks/
Etymology From Middle English crucifix, from Old French crocefis (French crucifix), from Latin crucifixus.
1
A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
- Also the candles flickering in the blood-red sconces are black and the body on the crucifix is that of a full-breasted woman.1965, Attila Zohar, Kings Cross Black Magic, Sydney: Horwitz Publications, page 96:
2
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.
3
Gymnastics, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.
- Derived terms
- crucifixlike, crucifix position, crucifix toad, lily crucifix
- Related terms
- crucifixion, crucify