01 n. A half.
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A half.[Obs.]
Entry
4 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Halve
02 v. t. To divide into two equal parts; as, to halve an apple; to be or form half of.
imp. & p. p.
Halved; p. pr. & vb. n.
Halving
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To divide into two equal parts; as, to halve an apple; to be or form half of.“So far apart their lives are thrown From the twin soul that halves their own.” — M. Arnold.
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To join, as two pieces of timber, by cutting away each for half its thickness at the joining place, and fitting together.(Arch.)
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Of a hole, match, etc., to reach or play in the same number of strokes as an opponent.