half-length
noun
ˈhaf-ˈleŋ(k)th 
ˈhäf-
: something (such as a portrait) that is or represents only half the complete length
Examples of half-length in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Last Call London was a half-length back in third in the six-furlong sprint on the dirt.
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023
The 6-year-old mare, ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, wins the $200,000 Vanity Handicap by a half-length over St Trinians at Hollywood Park.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2023
Two Phil’s finished a half-length ahead of third-place Angel of Empire, who went to the gate as the 4-1 favorite.
—Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2023
Arabian Lion, trained by Bob Baffert, finished a half-length back in second.
—Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 15 Apr. 2023
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2023
The 6-year-old mare, ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, wins the $200,000 Vanity Handicap by a half-length over St Trinians at Hollywood Park.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2023
Two Phil’s finished a half-length ahead of third-place Angel of Empire, who went to the gate as the 4-1 favorite.
—Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2023
Arabian Lion, trained by Bob Baffert, finished a half-length back in second.
—Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 15 Apr. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1689, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near half-length
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“Half-length.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half-length. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.
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