crucifixion crucifixion /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/

noun

1. () 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  ( crucifixion )
   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
    Historians studied the ancient practice of crucifixion and its implications.
   Historians studied the ancient practice of crucifixion and its implications.
   
   
2. The infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering  ( crucifixion , excruciation )
   the infliction of extremely painful punishment or suffering
   

 Crucifixion

1. The death of Jesus by crucifixion  ( Crucifixion )
   the death of Jesus by crucifixion
   

 gum boot gum boot /ɡʌm buːt/

noun

1. A high boot made of rubber  ( gum boot , rubber boot , gumboot )
   a high boot made of rubber
    I always wear rubber boots when working in my garden to protect my feet
   I always wear rubber boots when working in my garden to protect my feet
   
   

 Rushdie Rushdie /ˈrʌʃdi/

noun

1. British writer of novels who was born in India; one of his novels is regarded as blasphemous by Muslims and a fatwa was issued condemning him to death (born in 1947)  ( Ahmed Salman Rushdie , Rushdie , Salman Rushdie )
   British writer of novels who was born in India; one of his novels is regarded as blasphemous by Muslims and a fatwa was issued condemning him to death (born in 1947)
   
   

 Nephthys Nephthys /ˈnɛfθɪs/

noun

1. Egyptian goddess associated with ritual of the dead; sister of Geb and Nut; wife of Set  ( Nephthys )
   Egyptian goddess associated with ritual of the dead; sister of Geb and Nut; wife of Set
    Nephthys is the Egyptian goddess associated with the death ritual and is often depicted with Osiris.
   Nephthys is the Egyptian goddess associated with the death ritual and is often depicted with Osiris.