A person, especially a child, with only one living parent.

Alternative form of halfhearted

(physics) the effect in which a conductor that carries an electric current perpendicular to an applied magnetic field develops a voltage gradient transverse to both current and field

(nautical) A rope used to raise or lower a sail, flag, spar or yard.

A rate of pay 50% greater than normal, commonly used for overtime work.

(music) An auditorium for concerts and musical entertainments. / A vaudeville or variety theater.

A short coat or jacket. / A short bullet jacket which leaves some of the bullet in contact with the bore.

A building that houses the local government offices of a town. / (by extension) The town council / A widely accessible meeting, particularly where the audience is allowed to interact with the speakers.

(Britain) As much as could be bought for a halfpenny (pre- or post-decimalisation). / (Britain, informal) A negligible amount.

Alternative spelling of dancehall