two-by-four

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adj.

1. Measuring two units by four units, especially inches.

2. Slang Small in size; boxed in or cramped: a two-by-four apartment.

A length of lumber that is 2 inches thick and 4 inches wide, or that is trimmed to slightly smaller dimensions.

two-by-four

1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a length of untrimmed timber with a cross section that measures 2 inches by 4 inches

2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a trimmed timber joist with a cross section that measures 1½ inches by 3½ inches

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two-by-four - a timber measuring (slightly under) 2 inches by 4 inches in cross section

timber - a beam made of wood

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