half-lengthEnglishOxford New American Dictionaryhalf-length /ˌhafˈleNGTH, ˌhæfˈlɛŋθ / ▸ adjective of approximately half the normal length. ▪ (of a painting or sculpture) showing a person down to the waist. ▸ noun a painting or sculpture of a person down to the waist.