Russian-English translations for распя́тие

• crucifixion
  Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the vilest crimes, such as slave rebellion.
  The suspects hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.
• cross
  Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one.
  Criminals were commonly executed on a wooden cross.
  She made the cross after swearing.
• crucifix
  Plain crosses are preferred by Protestants, but crucifixes by Catholics.