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   Halve , n. A half. [Obs.]
   Chaucer.
   
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2.       
   Halve , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Halved ; p. pr. & vb. n. Halving.] [From Half.]
   To divide into two equal parts; as, to halve an apple; to be or form half of.
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   So far apart their lives are thrown
   From the twin soul that halves their own.
   M. Arnold.
   
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   (Arch.) To join, as two pieces of timber, by cutting away each for half its thickness at the joining place, and fitting together.
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   Of a hole, match, etc., to reach or play in the same number of strokes as an opponent.