nave

Meaning

  1. The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.
  2. 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

40k
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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