Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun crucifix

2 senses of crucifix

Sense 1
crucifix, rood, rood-tree -- (representation of the cross on which Jesus died)
       => Cross -- (a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry)

Sense 2
crucifix -- (a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally)
       => gymnastic exercise -- ((gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus))