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/ˈnaβe/

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Translation

ship, vessel, spacecraft, warehouse

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Word origin

From Latin navis ('ship'). The architectural sense (the nave of a church) and the modern 'spacecraft' sense both extend the original meaning.

Origin
Latin
Root
navis
English cognates
nave, naval, navy, navigate

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralnaves

Examples

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The spacecraft left the earth on Tuesday morning.

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The old warehouse is now a venue for concerts and art.

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The captain's old ship was in the main harbour.

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The ship arrived at the port at dawn.

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They built a new warehouse on the outskirts of the city.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 10: nave, conocido, i and 6 more words.