Definition of NAVE

nave

Plural: naves

Noun

  • The central part of a church, extending from the entrance.
  • the central area of a church
  • The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.
  • The ground-level middle cavity of a barn.
  • A hub of a wheel.
  • The navel.

Examples

  • Placing NAVE strategically connected several other words, like the central aisle of a church.

Origin / Etymology

Ultimately from Latin nāvem, singular accusative of nāvis, possibly via a Romance source. Doublet of nef and nau.

Scrabble Score: 7

nave: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nave: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nave: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

nave: valid Words With Friends Word