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Plural
crucifixes
1
a cross with a image or statue of Jesus on it
- The church had a large crucifix at the altar.
- The artist created a beautiful crucifix for the chapel.
- The old church had a wooden crucifix with intricate carvings.
- The crucifix was prominently displayed in the center of the room.
- She wore a small crucifix around her neck as a symbol of her faith.
2
a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally