Look up: nave

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   Nave
   Principal hall of a church, extending from the narthex to the chancel.
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   nave
   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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   Nave
   the western arm of the church, where the congregation stood.
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   Nave
   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 upkeep of the Nave was the responsibility of the laity.
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   nave
   [n] - the central area of a church
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   Nave
   The main body of the church.
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   Nave
   Main body of church, normally west of sanctuary, transept and choir.
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   nave
   the western part of the body of a church, often flanked by aisles
   Found on http://www.lancashirechurches.co.uk/glos
   
   
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   nave
   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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    Nave
    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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    nave
    Central area of a barn. Category: Management in the public and private sector
    Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition
    
    
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    Nave
    the western limb of a church, where the congregation meets.
    Found on http://www.trp.dundee.ac.uk/research/glo
    
    
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    Nave
    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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    Nave
    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 – the ordinary worshippers, and set apart from the chancel – the section owned by the clergy, and the holiest in the church. Naves are usually tall and open, with lower pass ...
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    Nave
    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 flanked by smaller ones, called side aisles, which are ...
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    Nave
    The main body of the church, where the congregation sits.
    Found on http://www.norwichchurches.co.uk/Glossar
    
    
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    Nave
    The place where the congregation gather for worship.
    Found on http://www.stpeter.dircon.co.uk/pages/gl
    
    
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    Nave
    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 umbo boss of a shield. √260. Confer Navel .] 1. The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes radiate, and throug ...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/7
    
    
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    Nave
    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 ; confer Latin nare to swim, float. Confer Nausea , Nautical , Naval .] (Architecture) The middle or body of ...
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    nave
    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 1 ...
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    nave
    noun the central area of a church
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    Nave
    In Romanesque and Gothic Christian abbey, cathedral basilica and church architecture, the `nave` is the central approach to the high altar. `Nave` (Medieval Latin `navis`, `ship,`) was probably suggested by the keel shape of its vaulting. The nave of a church, whether Romanesque, Gothic or Classical, extends from the entry ` which may have a separate vestibule, the narthex ` to the chancel and is flanked by lower aisles separated from the nave by...
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    Nave
    • (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 radiate, and through which the axle passes; -- called...
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    nave
    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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    Nave
    The main body or central aisle of a church which may be enclosed by walls (church with a single nave), by columns or by pilasters (church with three or five naves where the central one is usually higher and wider).
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