Crucifix
['kruːsɪfɪks] or ['krʊsə'fɪks]
Definition
(noun.) a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally.
(noun.) representation of the cross on which Jesus died.
Edited by Astor--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) 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.
(n.) The cross or religion of Christ.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
To see a crucifix in a dream, is a warning of distress approaching, which will involve others beside yourself. To kiss one, foretells that trouble will be accepted by you with resignation. For a young woman to possess one, foretells she will observe modesty and kindness in her deportment, and thus win the love of others and better her fortune.
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Examples
- It was a half-buried Crucifix, a little Christ under a little sloping hood, at the top of a pole. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Bring forward the Crucifix and the 'Te igitur'. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- He kissed the crucifix and the priest blessed him and he stood up and looked at Pablo and jerked his head toward the door. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
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