1. plural of crucifixion; executions by nailing or binding to a cross
Usage: historical
2. artistic representations of Christ’s crucifixion
Usage: art; religious

Examples

• The Romans performed thousands of crucifixions as a form of capital punishment.
• Ancient historians documented numerous crucifixions during times of rebellion.
• The museum’s collection includes several medieval crucifixions painted on wood panels.
• Renaissance artists created many famous crucifixions for church altarpieces.
• The gallery featured crucifixions by different European masters.
• Archaeological evidence reveals the locations of ancient crucifixions.
• Art students studied the composition techniques used in classical crucifixions.