two-by-four


2two–by–four

adj

Definition of TWO-BY-FOUR

1
: small or petty of its kind <this house and its two–by–four garden — Philip Barry>
2
: measuring two units (as inches) by four

First Known Use of TWO-BY-FOUR

1897

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