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crucifix

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/ˈkɹuː.sɨˌfɪks/ English

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  1. A wooden cross used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
  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. 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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