Crucifix

Word CRUCIFIX
Character 8
Hyphenation cru ci fix
Pronunciations /ˈkɹuː.sɨˌfɪks/

Definitions and meanings of "Crucifix"

What do we mean by crucifix?

An image or figure of Jesus on the cross. noun

A cross viewed as a symbol of Jesus's crucifixion. noun

To crucify.

A cross, or representation of a cross, with the crucified figure of Christ upon it. noun

The cross of Christ; hence, the religion of Christ. noun

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. noun

The cross or religion of Christ. noun

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

An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a crucifix, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church. noun

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

Representation of the cross on which Jesus died noun

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

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.

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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The word "crucifix" in example sentences

Not understanding the meaning of the crucifix is at least as stupid. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Judge Alejandro Valentin Sastre ruled that “the presence of religious symbols such as a crucifix is an element of aggression which infringes rights and freedoms”. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Directly below the crucifix is the door that leads to the chamber of the nuns. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The ongoing row between the Catholic Church and the Spanish Government has erupted again after a judge banned the crucifix from a primary school. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If the centrality of the crucifix is eliminated, the common understanding of the meaning of the liturgy runs the risk of being distorted as a result. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This changes with the third crucifix from the monastery, which is also in the former community's church and dated to 1330. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Note 45: "Also hatten si ein crucifix, für dz gie si gar dicke betten, vnd rette mit ime als ein frund mit dem andern ...." ❋ Unknown (2008)

The word crucifix means fixed or nailed to the cross. ❋ Anonymous (N/A)

The prior took the crucifix from the altar, and ordering the porter to throw open the great doors (near where the incessant shouting seemed to proceed), he appeared before a turbulent band of soldiers, who were dragging a man along, fast bound with their leathern belts. ❋ Unknown (1875)

The crucifix is carved in old brown wood, and the sacred image is somewhat ludicrously disfigured by a wig of real hair. ❋ Unknown (1873)

Without being (as some local antiquaries would have it believed) so ancient as either the time of the invasion of the Visigoths in A.D. 410, or that of the Huns in A.D. 432, the crucifix is undoubtedly curious, and may well have been buried for security at the time of the German invasion under Maximilian in A.D. ❋ Unknown (1873)

Clough became the target of a censorship debate after he removed a video depicting ants crawling on a crucifix from the National Portrait Gallery exhibit, "Hide/Seek," after a Catholic group complained. ❋ Unknown (2011)

One shot pans across a crucifix containing the Hebrew words kadosh (holy) and har tzivaot (mountain of hosts), just beside the letters INRI, the Latin acronym for "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."

In interviews Clough stood by his decision, saying the video with a short depiction of ants crawling over a crucifix were a distraction to the groundbreaking show, but he admitted he wished he had taken more time before issuing the ban. ❋ Jacqueline Trescott (2011)

The crucifix, which is now more substantial, more colourful and placed higher, lends to this vertical thrust, further setting itself up nicely for the meditation of the faithful. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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