four-by-two

A form of four by two — A length of sawn wood of cross section 4 inches by 2 inches, most often employed as structural framing lumber / timber.

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Meanings

nounfour-by-two (plural four-by-twos)

plural four-by-twos

  1. alternativeAlternative form of four by two.
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