noun. The act of dividing anything into halves or sharing by halves; specifically, the act of putting together two pieces of material, as wood, by cutting away half of the thickness of each and lapping them one upon another, when a pin or nail or glue may hold them fast.

verb. Present participle of halve.

"McGinley appeared to be enjoying himself in halving his match teamed with Clarke against Hoch and Furyk late Saturday, but he is in over his head."

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