half-second

noun

1. 1. 1/120 of a minute of time
   2. ( as modifier )

      a half-second lead over the Finn

2. a very short period of time; moment

Example Sentences

With the trade deadline approaching Tuesday, the Rams need to lean on their never-waver wire, guys such as Matthew Stafford and Demarcus Robinson — who combined for the winning touchdown in overtime — and Cooper Kupp making a key block to give the quarterback an extra half-second of protection.

From Los Angeles Times

“I kind of panicked for a half-second. The wind kind of scared me. But don’t care if it was an inside-the-parker, a homer is a homer.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We just have to get Justin another half-second, second,” Harbaugh said.

From Los Angeles Times

The clock on the mantelpiece in the Cabinet Room ticks surprisingly loudly, marking every half-second.

From BBC

He noted that the red light Porter ran was red for at least 23 seconds before Porter drove through it, and said Porter did not take any action to slow down until a half-second before the fatal collision.

From Seattle Times