a cross with the figure of Jesus crucified upon it.
2.
any cross.
3.
Gymnastics. a stunt performed on the parallel rings in which the athlete holds himself or herself rigid with arms extended horizontally from the shoulders.
Origin: 1175–1225; ME < LL crucifīxus the crucified one (i.e., Christ), n. use of masc. of ptp. of L crucifīgere to crucify; see fix
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