half-section

British  

noun

1. engineering a scale drawing of a section through a symmetrical object that shows only half the object

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half-section

She uses a rubberized half-section model of the mouth.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

The half-section found two sentinels on the bridge who were completely surprised.

From In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland by Morse, John

Just at that moment, Filmer, who had returned to his office, was sitting staring at a half-section of steel rail that lay in his hand.

From The Rapids by Sullivan, Alan

A credit system was also established, whereby so small a portion as a half-section could be purchased on instalment payments, with interest at six per cent.

From The United States of America, Part 1 by Sparks, Edwin Erle

But I wanted the land, too—not merely a half-section for myself, but the whole valley—only I didn't want it for myself.

From The Long Chance by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)