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Nave

Nave Meaning & Definition
Nave Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Nave?

[n] the central area of a church

Synonyms | Synonyms for Nave:

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See Also | area | church | church building

Nave In Webster's Dictionary

\Nave\ (n[=a]v), n. [AS. nafu; akin to D. naaf, G. nabe, OHG. naba, Icel. n["o]f, Dan. nav, Sw. naf, Skr. n[=a]bhi nave and navel: cf. L. umbo boss of a shield. [root]260. Cf. {Navel}.] 1. The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes radiate, and through which the axle passes; -- called also {hub} or {hob}. 2. The navel. [Obs.] --hak.
\Nave\, n. [F. nef, fr. L. navis ship, to which the church was often likened; akin to Gr. nay`archo`s, Skr. n[=a]us, and perh. to AS. naca boat, G. nachen, Icel. n["o]kkvi; cf. L. nare to swim, float. Cf. {Nausea}, {Nautical}, {Naval}.] (Arch.) The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances, or, if there are no transepts, from the choir to the principal entrance, but not including the aisles.

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