CRUCIFIX

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does crucifix mean? 

• CRUCIFIX (noun)
  The noun CRUCIFIX has 2 senses:

1. representation of the cross on which Jesus died
2. a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally

  Familiarity information: CRUCIFIX used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CRUCIFIX (noun)

Meaning:

Representation of the cross on which Jesus died

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

crucifix; rood; rood-tree

Hypernyms ("crucifix" is a kind of...):

Cross (a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry)

Meaning:

A gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("crucifix" is a kind of...):

gymnastic exercise ((gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus))