Found 2 items, similar to Crucifixes.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: crucifix crucifix n 1: representation of the cross on which Jesus died [syn: rood, rood-tree] 2: a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally
English → English (gcide) Definition: Crucifixes Crucifix \Cru"ci*fix\ (kr?"s?-f?ks), n.; pl. Crucifixes (-?z). [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. [1913 Webster] The cross, too, by degrees, become the crucifix. --Milman. [1913 Webster] And kissing oft her crucifix, Unto the block she drew. --Warner. [1913 Webster] 2. The cross or religion of Christ. [R.] --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]