Synonyms for nave

Grammar : Noun

Spell : neyv

Phonetic Transcription : neɪv

Top 10 synonyms for nave

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Définition of nave

Origin : "main part of a church," 1670s, from Medieval Latin navem (nominative navis) "nave of a church," from Latin navis "ship" (see naval), on some fancied resemblance in shape.

As in center : noun middle point
As in midpoint : noun center

Example sentences :

On most Sundays doth he preach here in the nave to all sorts of folk.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

The nave of the church is Decorated, and has beautiful windows of that period.
Extract from : « Yorkshire Painted And Described » by Gordon Home

The nave was slowly filled, the men being at the right and the women at the left.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

The nave, then as now, was the charge of the parish; the chancel, of the rector.
Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge

Saxon arches separating the nave from the aisles and chancel are plain.
Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield

Many were cruciform, and consisted of nave, transepts, and chancel.
Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield

The nave of the church is now filled with seats for the use of the congregation.
Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield

They were too numerous to be counted, they studded the nave with stars of great price.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

"It is better that I did not meet him," he said, with nave conviction.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

It planted itself in the centre of the nave and grew there monstrously.
Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola

Antonyms for nave

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