nave
Meaning
- The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.
- The ground-level middle cavity of a barn.
Concepts
nave
hub
aisle
rogue
scoundrel
boss
boat
ship
vessel
yacht
main temple building
hall
navel
belly-button
barge
drogue
hoy
overalls
smock
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/neɪv/
Etymology
Ultimately from Latin nāvem, singular accusative of nāvis, possibly via a Romance source. Doublet of nef and nau.
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