nave

The hub of a wheel.

The central part of a church, extending from the narthex to the chancel and flanked by aisles.

To form as a nave; cause to resemble a nave in function or in effect.

The central part of a wheel, in which the spokes are inserted; the hub. See cuts under felly and hub.

The navel.

The main body, or middle part, lengthwise, of a church, extending typically from the chief entrance to the choir or chancel.

A Middle English contraction of ne have, have not.

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.

The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes radiate, and through which the axle passes; — called also hub or hob.

The navel.