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Definition of two–by–four
: a piece of lumber approximately 2 by 4 inches as sawed and usually 15⁄8 by 35⁄8 inches when dressed
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First Known Use of two–by–four
1884
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two–by–four
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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 (such as inches) by four
First Known Use of two–by–four
1897
TWO–BY–FOUR Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of two–by–four for English Language Learners
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: 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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