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half-black

Adjective

1. Describing something or someone of mixed African and Caucasian heritage.

Example Sentences:

• She is proud of her half-black roots.
• The film tells the story of a half-black, half-white child growing up in a racially divided city.

Noun

1. A person who is of mixed African and Caucasian heritage.

Example Sentences:

• The organization aims to raise awareness for the challenges faced by half-blacks in society.
• John is a half-black who has excelled in his career.

Verb

1. (transitive) To dye or color half of something black.

Example Sentences:

• She decided to half-black her hair for the Halloween party.
• The painter half-blacked the canvas before starting the final artwork.

Adverb

1. To an extent or degree that is half black in color.

Example Sentences:

• The walls were half-black painted, giving the room a unique touch.
• The artwork was half-black framed to enhance its visual impact.