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/haf"rownd", hahf"-/, adj.1. semicircular in cross section, as a molding or piece of type.n.2. anything that is semicircular in cross section.3. Print. a curved stereotype plate.[1655-65]
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Half round — Half Half (h[aum]f), a. [AS. healf, half, half; as a noun, half, side, part; akin to OS., OFries., & D. half, G. halb, Sw. half, Dan. halv, Icel. h[=a]lfr, Goth. halbs. Cf. {Halve}, {Behalf}.] 1. Consisting of a moiety, or half; as, a half… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
half round — noun : something half round (as a chisel or molding) … Useful english dictionary
Half-round hoop — Hoop Hoop, n. [OE. hope; akin to D. hoep, hoepel.] 1. A pliant strip of wood or metal bent in a circular form, and united at the ends, for holding together the staves of casks, tubs, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. A ring; a circular band; anything… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
half-round — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective 1. : semicircular or approximately so; also : flat on one side and round on the other 2. of veneer : cut from a log placed off center in a lathe so that it comes into contact with the blade on rotation only when the… … Useful english dictionary
half round the bend — Foolish … A concise dictionary of English slang
half-round body file — A body file with domed file surface for working reverse crowned panels … Dictionary of automotive terms
half-round file — A special file that s flat on one side and convex on the other … Dictionary of automotive terms
half-round file — noun : a file made flat on one side and convex on the other … Useful english dictionary
Half — (h[aum]f), a. [AS. healf, half, half; as a noun, half, side, part; akin to OS., OFries., & D. half, G. halb, Sw. half, Dan. halv, Icel. h[=a]lfr, Goth. halbs. Cf. {Halve}, {Behalf}.] 1. Consisting of a moiety, or half; as, a half bushel; a half… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Half ape — Half Half (h[aum]f), a. [AS. healf, half, half; as a noun, half, side, part; akin to OS., OFries., & D. half, G. halb, Sw. half, Dan. halv, Icel. h[=a]lfr, Goth. halbs. Cf. {Halve}, {Behalf}.] 1. Consisting of a moiety, or half; as, a half… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
