Halves definition

havz, hävz
half
Frequency:
noun
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of halve.
verb
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1
Plural form of half.
noun
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2
by halves
  • halfway; imperfectly
  • halfheartedly
idiom
1
1
go halves
  • to share expenses, etc. equally
idiom
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2
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Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Halves Sentence Examples

  • The mouth is very narrow, and the halves of the under-jaw are not distensible.

  • Its two halves have each a negative and a positive scene.

  • Each valve is formed by the halves of contiguous carpels.

  • The pulley is in halves to facilitate fixing, and when in place the sections C are joined by plates E, bolted or riveted to the rim.

  • Just like last week's game, missed free throws proved costly in both halves of the match.

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