half-second
Britishnoun
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1/120 of a minute of time
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( as modifier )
a half-second lead over the Finn
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a very short period of time; moment
Example Sentences
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Let’s assume a good driver can clutch-upshift-declutch in about a half-second.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
Still, even this glossy set of petty tyrants can recognize a creep and a phony in their ranks, sussing which one of their ilk is showing off their veneers for a half-second too long.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2025
If all goes well, the ball will be placed on the ground a half-second before his foot swings through.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2024
The clock on the mantelpiece in the Cabinet Room ticks surprisingly loudly, marking every half-second.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024
“That you do not give another half-second to the subject. To Hartfield, if you please, Mrs. Ford.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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