nave

Inside, the central nave is an engineering wonder that resembles a stone forest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

In the nave she will swear an oath on the Saint John's Bible, the first time a new bible has been used since 1945, in what is being seen as a reflection of modernisation.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

For example, archaeologist Cédric Moulis of the University of Lorraine painstakingly reassembled dozens of wedge-shaped stones called voussoirs recovered from the collapsed vaulted ceiling over the nave to glean insights into their mechanical properties.

From Science Magazine ● Dec. 5, 2024

More than 6,000 tonnes of steel were used to build the nave.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024

He left the office, then went to the nave, genuflected at the crucifix, then knelt in prayer.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Looming over the colorless town is its hulking circa-1385 monastery, extended in convent courtyards and stately chapels with lofty naves, offering dazzling displays of stained glass.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026

I’ve seen party tents double as retail shops, church naves, gymnasiums and outdoor living rooms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2021

The figurines have been suspended in nets hanging in the tower and naves of St Giles' Parish Church in Wrexham and will remain in place until January.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2021

The American networks were also largely genial, discussing floral design, Princess Diana, naves and what defines a “morning suit.”

From New York Times ● May 19, 2018

Once in, I paid litde attention to the architecture, although I knew the terms: clerestories and naves were things I’d written papers about.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood