<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>A crucifix, especially a large one at the entrance to the choir or chancel of a medieval church, often supported on a rood beam or rood screen.</li><li>A cross as used in crucifixion.</li><li>A unit of length varying locally from 5½ to 8 yards (5 to 7 meters).</li><li>A unit of land measure equal to 40 square rods or ¼ acre (0.10117 hectare).</li><li>A unit of 1 square rod (25.29 sq. m).</li><li>Archaic: the cross on which Christ died.</li></ul>