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halved

/hævd/ /hɑvd/ /hɑːvd/

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verb

To reduce to half the original amount.

Examples :

"The recipe called for two cups of sugar, but I only had one, so I halved the amount of sugar. "

amount number math

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verb

To divide into two halves.

Examples :

"She halved the apple with a knife so her daughter could share it with her friend. "

number math amount

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verb

To make up half of.

Examples :

"The baker halved the cake so he could put frosting in the middle. "

number math amount part

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verb

To join two pieces of timber etc. by cutting away each for half its thickness at the joining place, and fitting together.

Examples :

"The carpenter halved the two boards, carefully fitting them together to create a strong corner joint. "

technical building structure

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verb

In match play, to achieve a tie or draw on.

Examples :

"to halve a hole or a match"

sport game achievement

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adjective

Divided into halves.

Examples :

"The halved apple was easier for the children to eat. "

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adjective

Appearing as if one side were cut away.

Examples :

"The halved orange showed its juicy segments to the class, perfectly demonstrating symmetry. "

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