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CRUCIFIX
crucifix
(noun) a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally
crucifix, rood, rood-tree
(noun) representation of the cross on which Jesus died
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
crucifix (plural crucifixes)
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.
(gymnastics) The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.
Source: Wiktionary
Cru"ci*fix (kr"s-fks), n.; pl. Crucifixes (-. Etym: [F. crucifix or LL. crucifixum, fr. L. crux, crucis, cross + figere, fixum, to fix. See Cross, and Fix, and cf. Crucify.]
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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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NURSE
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