Definition of "half-dozen" [half-dozen]

• Alternative spelling of half dozen. (noun)

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• "My mom called a half-dozen groups in those early hours of Thursday morning."
• "At the BLM office in Salt Lake, Larry Shackleford spoke with my mom at eight A.M. Immediately upon hanging up, he sent a “Be On the Look Out” notice for my vehicle to the BLM and Utah State Fish and Wildlife offices, then called a half-dozen of his personal acquaintances in those bureaus to follow up and make sure they received the action request."
• "All three kept a half-dozen other Saguaro balls in the air while we concentrated on finishing this book."