Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-inch
Adjective
hæf ɪnʧ
Definition
A measurement term describing a distance that is equal to one-half of an inch.
Examples
- The wood was cut to a half-inch thickness.
- For the project, you will need half-inch screws.
- She measured a half-inch gap between the cabinets.
Meaning
It indicates a length that is specifically half of the standard unit of an inch, commonly used in measurements for carpentry, drafting, and textiles.
Synonyms
- 0.5 inch
- half an inch
- 0.5 in.
