Definitions for "nave"
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.
Inside of the church, specifically the area between the narthex and the chancel, where the congregation is seated. Also called the sanctuary.
the western part of a church between the sanctuary and the narthex, if there is one. It sometimes has aisles
Keywords:  hub, hob, spokes, wheel, axle
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 hub of a wheel.
Nave is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy. The commune is bounded by the comuni of Brescia, Caino, Lumezzane and Bovezzo It is located in the Garza valley.
The areas into which the interior of a building is separated by the columns.
The navel.