Thesaurus: crucifix

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1. n. A representation in art of the figure of Christ upon the cross; esp., the sculptured figure affixed to a real cross of wood, ivory, metal, or the like, used by the Roman Catholics in their devotions.
2. n. The cross or religion of Christ.
3. n. representation of the cross on which Jesus died
4. n. a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports themself with both arms extended horizontally
5. 1. A representation in art of the figure of Christ upon the cross; esp., the sculptured figure affixed to a real cross of wood, ivory, metal, or the like, used by the Roman Catholics in their devotions. The cross, too, by degrees, become the crucifix. Milman. And kissing oft her crucifix, Unto the block she drew. Warner. 2. The cross or religion of Christ. [R.] Jer. Taylor.
6. n:100 n. representation of the cross on which Jesus died n. a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally