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nave

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As a noun, nave means the middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.

Meanings of nave

5 meanings

noun

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

  2. architectureThe ground-level middle cavity of a barn.

  3. A hub of a wheel.

  4. The central area of a church

Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. obsoleteThe navel.

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