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Pronunciation : Nave
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS. nafu; akin to D. naaf, G. nabe, OHG. naba, Icel. n?f, Dan. nav, Sw. naf, Skr. nabhi nave and navel: cf. L. umbo boss of a shield. *260. Cf. Navel.]
Definition : 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. [Obs.] hak.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Nave
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. nef, fr. L. navis ship, to which the church was often likened; akin to Gr. naca boat, G. nachen, Icel. n?kkvi; cf. L. nare to swim, float. Cf. Nausea, Nautical, Naval.] (Arch.)
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913