Definition of halves:
(adj) :
consisting of a moiety, or half; consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect
"a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view"
(v) :
in an equal part or degree; in some part approximating a half; partially; imperfectly; to
halve
"half-colored; half done; half-hearted; half persuaded; half conscious"
(n) :
One of
two equal parts into which anything may be
divided, or considered as divided; -- sometimes followed by of; as, a half of an apple; half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider
"three-quarters minus a quarter is a half."