execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears;  crucifixion
 cross (used in a crucifixion)
 execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears;  crucifixion
 eighth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong;  stroke that falls rightwards and fattens at the bottom
 (of clerical script) horizontal lines ending in a noticeable triangular tail