half-length (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 3 senses of the word *half-length*:
ADJECTIVE	all	half-length	representing only the upper half of the body
ADJECTIVE	all	half-length	abridged to half its original length
NOUN	artifact	half-length	a portrait showing the body from only the waist up

English > *half-length*: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	representing only the upper half of the body.
Example	"a half-length portrait"
Broader	short, little	Low in stature

English > *half-length*: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	abridged to half its original length.
Broader	abridged	(used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting

English > *half-length*: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning	A portrait showing the body from only the waist up.
Broader	portrait, portrayal	Any likeness of a person, in any medium

HyperDic: half-length