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two-by-four

two-by-four adjective: measuring two inches by four inches. Also the alternative spelling of two by four.

Adjective

two-by-four

  1. Measuring two inches by four inches.
  2. (broadly) Small or cramped.

Also used as

two-by-four is also the alternative spelling of two by four.

Forms of two-by-four

pluraltwo-by-fours

Words formed from two-by-four

Questions about two-by-four

What does two-by-four mean?
Two-by-four means measuring two inches by four inches.
What part of speech is two-by-four?
Two-by-four is an adjective.

Words near two-by-four in the dictionary

  1. two-blocking
  2. two-blocks
  3. two-body problem
  4. two-body problems
  5. Two-Buck Chuck
  6. two-by-four
  7. two-by-fours
  8. two-cycle
  9. two-cylinder
  10. two-decker
  11. two-deckers

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