A wooden cross used for crucifixions, as by the Romans. / An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.

plural of crucifix

(Christianity) A symbol found in a few Anglican churches in England, depicting Christ crucified on a lily, or holding a lily.

plural of lily crucifix

(gymnastics, wrestling) A posture of the body wherein the legs are kept straight together and the arms are extended horizontally.

plural of crucifix position

An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead. / (Christianity, often capitalized) The death on the Cross of Christ.

plural of crucifixion

Resembling or characteristic of crucifixion.

Resembling or characteristic of a crucifix.