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What is a crucifix?

What is a crucifix? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A wooden cross used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
  2. An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.
  3. (gymnastics) The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.
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A table by the bedside, covered in a clean white cloth, held two lighted blessed candles, a crucifix, a cruet of holy water and a sprinkler.
There is a modern, quiet chapel and a yet-to-be-commissioned crucifix overlooking the main entrance.
The crucifix at Cross Hills was erected as a war memorial in August 1917, its cost being met by villagers.
And the texts advocated that a crucifix or an image of the Crucifixion should always be in the sight of the dying person.
To a papist, Luther thought, the crucifix was indeed an idol, something to be venerated and bowed down to.
He nearly fainted with fear but somehow he managed to pull free and grab his silver crucifix.

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