Nave , n. [F. nef, fr. L. navis ship, to which the
church was often likened; akin to Gr. nay`archo`s, Skr. nāus, and perh. to
AS. naca boat, G. nachen, Icel. nökkvi; 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.
Nave (nāv),
n. [AS.
nafu; akin to D. naaf, G. nabe, OHG.
naba, Icel. nöf,
Dan. nav, Sw. naf, Skr. nābhi nave and navel: cf. L. umbo boss of a shield. √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.
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