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Crucifixion
01
the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
Grammatical Information
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Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
crucifixions
02
the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
03
the execution of Jesus by being nailed to a cross
Examples
Christians remember the crucifixion on Good Friday.
