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Categories: Crosses by function, Execution methods, Capital punishment, Public executions, Torture

crucifixion Christ-like pose Crucification Crucifiction crucified

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 WordNet 3.0

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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 WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Crucifixion is a method of capital punishment in which the victim is tied or nailed to a large wooden cross, beam or stake and left to hang until eventual death. Wikipedia

Ancient method of execution. Wikipedia Disambiguation

Execution on a cross. OmegaWiki

An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead. Wiktionary

Execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross. Wiktionary (translation)

Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion. Wiktionary

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execution

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Self-crucifixion of Mattio Lovat

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crucify

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