nave
//neɪv//
Noun
naveSingular
navesPlural
1
The central part of a church building, extending from the entrance to the chancel, where the congregation sits.
The nave of the cathedral was filled with visitors admiring the stained glass windows.
Synonym
Noun
naveSingular
navesPlural
1
The hub or central part of a wheel, from which the spokes radiate.
The spokes of the old wooden wheel were attached to the nave at the center.