Visual meaning of 'halves'? - learn with images, example in daily life

noun

One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.

"I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple."

part math number

noun

Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider.

""At the pub, he ordered two halves of bitter." "

drink amount

$Visual illustration of halves: (preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.$

noun

(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.

"Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half."

math number

noun

Part; side; behalf.

"The two halves of the class worked together on the project. "

part number

noun

Any of the three terms at Eton College, for Michaelmas, Lent, and summer.

"At Eton College, the academic year is divided into three halves: Michaelmas, Lent, and Summer. "

education time history

noun

A half sibling.

""Although they share only one parent, Sarah considers her halves her true siblings." "

family

noun

A child ticket.

""The movie theater offered halves price tickets for children under the age of twelve." "

entertainment family

verb

To reduce to half the original amount.

"The recipe said to halve the sugar for a smaller batch. "

amount math

verb

To divide into two halves.

"The chef halved the watermelon for the picnic. "

part number math

Visual illustration of halves: To make up half of. - Image 1

halves: To make up half of. - Thumbnail 1

verb

To make up half of.

""Our group project halves the work for each student." "

number math part

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

verb

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

"The carpenter carefully halves the two pieces of wood to create a strong, flush joint for the tabletop. "

material structure building technical work

verb

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

"to halve a hole or a match"

sport game achievement