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Halve v. t. (past & past part. halved; pres. part. halving)

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."

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

Of a hole, match, etc., to reach or play in the same number of strokes as an opponent.

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"Halve" Quotes from Famous Books

... assistance, you would have me rouse the British lion, who has been in such marvellous good temper lately that I fear me the wind will shift soon; but Cromwell, girl, is not one to halve his mercy. I can promise, not from my influence, but the knowledge of his mind, that Hugh Dalton will not be banished; nay, I am sure of it. But see ye there, the helmets are stirring already. Constantia, your chamber ...

— The Buccaneer - A Tale • Mrs. S. C. Hall

... 'Do they halve quires at the stationer's, I wonder?' Ernest went on still mentally reckoning. 'Well, suppose we put it at sixpence. Then we've got pens already by us, but not any ink—that's a penny—and there's postage, say ...

— Philistia • Grant Allen

Words linked to "Halve" : divide