crucifix

  1. Noun.  A wooden cross used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
  2. Noun.  An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a crucifix, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.
  3. Noun.  (gymnastics) The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.

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