half length

/ˈhæfˌlɛŋkθ/
noun
  1. A portrait or representation showing only the upper half of a person's body.
    • The auction featured a rare half-length of a 17th-century noblewoman.
    • He commissioned a half-length of his daughter for her graduation gift.
    • The museum's collection includes several half-lengths by the famous painter.
  2. A garment, such as a coat or dress, that reaches only to the waist or mid-thigh.
    • She wore a stylish half-length over her blouse to the outdoor event.
    • He preferred half-lengths because they were easier to move in.
    • The store had a sale on half-lengths for the spring season.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Showing only the upper half of a person's body, from the waist up.
    • The gallery displayed a series of half-length figures from the Renaissance period.
    • She posed for a half-length photograph that would be used in the yearbook.
    • The artist painted a half-length portrait of the mayor for the town hall.
  2. Being half of the usual or full length.
    • The half-length dress was perfect for the casual summer party.
    • The tailor recommended a half-length coat for the mild winter weather.
    • She bought a half-length curtain for the small bathroom window.
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