[kroo-suh-fiks] 
| 1. | 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. |
| cru·ci·fix (krōō'sə-fĭks') n.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin crucifīxus, from Latin, past participle of crucifīgere, crucify; see crucify.] |
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