Cru`ci*fix"ion (kr?`s?-f?k"sh?n), n. 1. The act of nailing or fastening a person to a cross, for the purpose of putting him to death; the use of the cross as a method of capital punishment.

2. The state of one who is nailed or fastened to a cross; death upon a cross.

3. Intense suffering or affliction; painful trial.

Do ye prove
What crucifixions are in love?
Herrick.

• Execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.
  
• (the Crucifixion) The death on a cross of Christ.