two-by-four

noun

\ ˌtü-bī-ˈfȯr

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: a piece of lumber approximately 2 by 4 inches as sawed and usually 1 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches when dressed

two-by-four

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Definition of two-by-four (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : small or petty of its kind this house and its two-by-four garden— Philip Barry

2 : measuring two units (such as inches) by four

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two-by-four

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English Language Learners Definition of two-by-four

US : a piece of wood that has been cut to be long and straight so that it can be used for building things and that is about 2 inches thick and 4 inches wide

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