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In architecture, a nave is the part of a church westward of the choir in which the general congregation assemble, In large buildings it consists of a central division, or body, with two or more aisles, and there is sometimes a series of small chapels at the sides beyond the aisles. In smaller buildi...
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[disambiguation] A nave is the middle or body of a church, or (etymologically unrelated) the hub of a wheel. Nave or naves may also refer to: ==Places== ==Music== ...
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In Romanesque and Gothic Christian abbey, cathedral basilica and church architecture, the nave is the central approach to the high altar, the main body of the church. "Nave" (Medieval Latin navis, "ship") was probably suggested by the keel shape of its vaulting. The nave of a church, whether Romane...
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Principal hall of a church, extending from the narthex to the chancel.
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The central longitudinal space of a bascilican church. It is usually flanked on its lond sides by aislas which are separated from the nave by columns or piers. In many churches, the lay congregation stand in the nave to attend religious services.
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the western arm of the church, where the congregation stood.
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The un-consecrated main body of the church where the congregation gathered for the service and the area in which the priest would descend to deliver his sermon. The nave was also used for secular activities and served as a church hall where the parishioners could gather in relative shelter. The upke...
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nave
[n] - the central area of a church
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The main body of the church.
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Main body of church, normally west of sanctuary, transept and choir.
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the western part of the body of a church, often flanked by aisles
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In architecture, the central area of a church extending from the entrance to the crossing, if any; otherwise, up to the altar. It was developed by the early Christian builders out...
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The nave is the main body of a church, west of the chancel. It is where most of the congregation sits. It may be flanked by aisles.
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the western limb of a church, where the congregation meets.
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In pre-Reformation churches, the part of the worship space used by lay people. Often used for the body of a church outside the chancel area. Related Words: Chancel
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The largest part of most churches, primarily naves are used to accommodate the people or congregation in church services. In medieval times this was the part owned by the laity â€“ the ordinary worshippers, and set apart from the chancel â€“ the section owned by the clergy, and the holiest...
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In architecture, this is any longitudinal area within a covered building. In a church it is the central area where the congregation gathers when attending religious services. It leads from the main entrance up to the chancel or altar. A church may have a single nave, or the central nave may be flank...
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The main body of the church, where the congregation sits.
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The place where the congregation gather for worship.
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Nave (nāv) noun [ Anglo-Saxon nafu ; akin to Dutch naaf , German nabe , Old High German naba , Icelandic nöf , Danish nav , Swedish naf , Sanskrit nābhi nave and navel: confer Latin u...
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Nave noun [ French nef , from Latin navis ship, to which the church was often likened; akin to Greek nay`archo`s , Sanskrit nāus, and perhaps to Anglo-Saxon naca boat, German nachen , Icelandic nökkvi
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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...
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noun the central area of a church
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• (n.) The navel. • (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. • (n.) The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes rad...
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central and principal part of a Christian church, extending from the entrance (the narthex) to the transepts (transverse aisle crossing the nave in ... [3 related articles]
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