crucifix vs cross :

crucifix or cross

A crucifix is a cross with an image of the crucified Christ affixed to it. Reporters often mistakenly refer to someone wearing a “crucifix” when the object involved is an empty cross. Crucifixes are most often associated with Catholics, empty crosses with Protestants.

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Definitions

  • n  representation of the cross on which Jesus died
  • n  a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings when the gymnast supports himself with both arms extended horizontally

  • n  a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
  • n  a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
  • n  a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry
  • n  any affliction that causes great suffering
    that is his cross to bear
  • n  (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species
    a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey
  • n  (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
  • v  travel across or pass over
  • v  meet at a point
  • v  hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  • v  fold so as to resemble a cross
    she crossed her legs
  • v  to cover or extend over an area or time period
  • v  meet and pass
    the trains crossed
  • v  trace a line through or across
    cross your `t'
  • v  breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties
    cross a horse and a donkey
    Mendel tried crossbreeding
  • s  extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
    cross members should be all steel
  • s  annoyed and irritable
News & Articles

  • Church In Shelton Vandalized, Statues Destroyed
    Vandals who broke into St. Margaret Mary Church in Shelton overturned the altar, ripped the tabernacle off the wall, damaged a crucifix, overturned pews, broke statues inside and outside, and poured oil over flooring in the parish hall and carpeting in the main body of the church, the pastor said.        
    June 10, 2013 - Hartford Courant
  • Church In Shelton Vandalized, Statues Destroyed
    Vandals who broke into St. Margaret Mary Church in Shelton overturned the altar, ripped the tabernacle off the wall, damaged a crucifix, overturned pews, broke statues inside and outside, and poured oil over flooring in the parish hall and carpeting in the main body of the church, the pastor said.        
    June 10, 2013 - Hartford Courant