"crucifix position" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crucifix positions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} crucifix position (plural crucifix positions)
  1. (gymnastics, wrestling) A posture of the body wherein the legs are kept straight together and the arms are extended horizontally. Wikipedia link: crucifix position Categories (topical): Gymnastics, Wrestling
    Sense id: en-crucifix_position-en-noun-PqyrV6QH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, gymnastics, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war, wrestling

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