crucifix

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

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

   “Also the candles flickering in the blood-red sconces are black and the body on the crucifix is that of a full-breasted woman.”

2. isim 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. isim The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.