Synonyms for nave
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : neyv |
| Phonetic Transcription : neɪv |
Top 10 synonyms for nave Other synonyms for the word nave
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
- 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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