half-length


half–length

noun \ˈhaf-ˈleŋ(k)th, ˈhäf-\

Definition of HALF-LENGTH

: something (as a portrait) that is or represents only half the complete length

First Known Use of HALF-LENGTH

1699

Rhymes with HALF-LENGTH

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