3. (Fort.)
Defn: An outwork composed of two faces, forming a salient angle whose gorge resembles a half-moon; — now called a ravelin.
4. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A marine, sparoid, food fish of California (Cæsiosoma Californiense). The body is ovate, blackish above, blue or gray below. Called also medialuna.
HALF NELSON
Half nelson. (Wrestling)
Defn: A hold in which one arm is thrust under the corresponding arm of the opponent, generally behind, and the hand placed upon the back of his neck. In the full nelson both hands are so placed.
HALFNESS
Half"ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being half; incompleteness. [R.] As soon as there is any departure from simplicity, and attempt at halfness, or good for me that is not good for him, my neighbor feels the wrong. Emerson.
HALFPACE
Half"pace`, n. (Arch.)
Defn: A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight. See Quarterpace.