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4x4

noun \ ˈfȯr-bī-ˌfȯr \
variants: or less commonly four-by-four

Definition of 4x4

: a four-wheel automotive vehicle (such as a pickup) equipped with four-wheel drive

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First Known Use of 4x4

1937

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4x4

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Definition of 4x4 for English Language Learners

  • : a vehicle (such as a truck) that has four wheels and four-wheel drive

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