Half-length
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Half-length is an adjective meaning Half the normal length.
Meaning
Half the normal length.
More Meanings
- (art) Of a portrait, sculpture or a photograph, depicting only the upper half of the subject.
- (horse racing) Half the length of a horse.
- (art) A portrait or photograph that depicts only the upper half of the subject.
Example Sentences
His portrait, a half-length painted by Howard, was engraved by Vertue, and re-engraved for the Bibliographical Decameron.
Word Forms
- half-lengths
Synonyms for half-length
Depending on context, synonyms include short, abridged.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abridged, short, half-long, midlong, midflame, mid-term.
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