v. 对半分开；均分；把…减半（halve的过去式和过去分词）

Halve \Halve\ (h[aum]v), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Halved}
(h[aum]vd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Halving}.] [From {Half}.]
1. 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. --M.
Arnold.

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

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


Halved \Halved\ (h[aum]vd), a.
Appearing as if one side, or one half, were cut away;
dimidiate.