Definition of Nave

1. Noun. The central area of a church.

Generic synonyms: Area
Group relationships: Church, Church Building

Definition of Nave

1. n. 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. n. 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.

Definition of Nave

1. the main part of a church [n -S]

Medical Definition of Nave

1. 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. Origin: AS. Nafu; akin to D. Naaf, G. Nabe, OHG. Naba, Icel. Nof, Dan. Nav, Sw. Naf, Skr. Nabhi nave and navel: cf. L. Umbo boss of a shield. 260. Cf. Navel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nave

Naval Underwater Warfare Center
naval unit
naval weaponry
Navane
navar
navarch
navarchs
navarchy
navarho
navarhos
navarin
Navarino
navarins
navars
nave (current term)
nave (current term)
navel
navel
navels
navelwort
navelwort
navelworts
navel orange
navel point
naves
navette
navettes
navew
navew
navews

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